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Duck decoy 250m north west of Moredon House is a waterfowl trapping installation of 17th-century date situated in Somerset. The decoy comprises a series of small ponds connected by narrow channels designed to facilitate the capture of wild ducks, a common practice for food provision during the early modern period. Such decoys were typically operated with the aid of trained dogs and decoy ducks to lure wild birds into funnel-shaped netted enclosures where they could be caught. The site represents an important example of early modern rural economy and the exploitation of wetland resources in the Somerset landscape.
Duck decoy 250m north west of Moredon House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014441. View the official record →
Duck decoy 250m north west of Moredon House is a waterfowl trapping installation of 17th-century date situated in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014441.
Duck decoy 250m north west of Moredon House 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 1014441.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckland Priory fishponds (2.8 km), Anglo-Saxon burh at East Lyng (2.8 km), Balt Moor Wall (3.2 km).
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