Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church

Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church

England
List entry 1018148
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church is a medieval water management feature located in Nottinghamshire. The monument comprises a series of constructed ponds that served the practical function of fish farming, a common agricultural practice on manorial estates during the medieval period. Such fishponds were valued for food production and also served defensive and aesthetic purposes within the landscape of a working estate. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of medieval land use and the exploitation of water resources for sustenance and commerce.

Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018148. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church?

Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church is a medieval water management feature located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018148.

Who is responsible for protecting Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church?

Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church 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 1018148.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael (0.2 km), Cross in St Michael's churchyard (0.2 km), Motte and bailey castle and associated medieval and post-medieval manorial remains, including six fishponds (0.8 km).

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