Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDam of King's fishpond

Dam of King's fishpond

England
List entry 1005644
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Dam of King's fishpond is a medieval water management structure located in Wiltshire, England. The monument comprises an earthen dam constructed to create and maintain a fishpond, a common feature of the medieval manorial landscape used for food production and estate management. Dating to the medieval period, the structure represents the practical engineering approaches employed by medieval landholders to harness water resources for economic benefit. The dam survives as an archaeological monument and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a testament to medieval agricultural and recreational practices.

Dam of King's fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005644. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dam of King's fishpond?

The Dam of King's fishpond is a medieval water management structure located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005644.

Who is responsible for protecting Dam of King's fishpond?

Dam of King's fishpond is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005644.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dam of King's fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages (5.3 km), Long barrow in Barrow Copse (5.5 km), Romano-British kilns, Column Ride, Savernake Forest (5.6 km).

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