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Fishpond at West Ringstead is a medieval fishpond located in Dorset, England. The monument, situated 590 metres south of Pit House, survives as an earthwork and represents the remains of a constructed pond used for the managed rearing and storage of freshwater fish, a common feature of medieval manorial estates. Such fishponds were economically significant features of the medieval landscape, providing a reliable source of protein for both secular and ecclesiastical communities. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1016724, indicating its recognition as a designated ancient monument of archaeological and historical importance.
Fishpond at West Ringstead, 590m south of Pit House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016724. View the official record →
Fishpond at West Ringstead is a medieval fishpond located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016724.
Fishpond at West Ringstead, 590m south of Pit 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 1016724.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m south east of Hill Barn: one of a group of three barrows (2.5 km), Two bowl barrows 200m south east of Hill Barn: two of a group of three barrows (2.5 km), Two bowl barrows 560m south east of Hill Barn (2.9 km).
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