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Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church is a medieval fishpond complex located in Nottinghamshire. The site comprises remains of artificial water management features characteristic of medieval monastic or manorial estates, which typically served both practical and economic functions through fish farming. Such fishponds were engineered water features common from the twelfth century onwards, constructed to support food production and demonstrate the status of their owners. The site's survival and archaeological designation reflect its importance as physical evidence of medieval land use and agricultural practice in the East Midlands region.
Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018148. View the official record →
Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church is a medieval fishpond complex located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018148.
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.
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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