Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFishponds, 200m south west of Townfoot Farm

Fishponds, 200m south west of Townfoot Farm

England
List entry 1008428
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Fishponds, located 200 metres south-west of Townfoot Farm in Northumberland, is a series of medieval or post-medieval artificial water features. The site comprises a sequence of earthwork ponds constructed to manage water flow and likely served agricultural or manorial purposes common to the medieval period. The fishponds represent surviving evidence of the landscape management and resource exploitation practices of rural medieval communities in northern England. As a designated ancient monument, the site contributes to understanding the development and use of water resources in the medieval Northumbrian countryside.

Fishponds, 200m south west of Townfoot Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008428. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fishponds, 200m south west of Townfoot Farm?

Fishponds, located 200 metres south-west of Townfoot Farm in Northumberland, is a series of medieval or post-medieval artificial water features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008428.

Who is responsible for protecting Fishponds, 200m south west of Townfoot Farm?

Fishponds, 200m south west of Townfoot Farm 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 1008428.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fishponds, 200m south west of Townfoot Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead, 650m west of High Cowden Cottage (7.5 km), Two round cairns, 220m south west of Pittland Hills (7.7 km), Romano-British farmstead, 520m north east of Birtley Shields (7.8 km).

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