Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm

Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm

England
List entry 1008427
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Fishponds, located 250 metres north west of Walwick Grange Farm in Northumberland, is an ancient monument comprising a series of artificial water features. The site consists of a sequence of fishponds that date to the medieval period and likely served the sustenance needs of a nearby manorial settlement or religious community. The ponds represent a characteristic form of resource management practised throughout the medieval landscape, where controlled water bodies were excavated to provide a reliable source of freshwater fish. The monument survives as earthwork features and retains archaeological significance as evidence of medieval agricultural and dietary practices in the North East of England.

Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008427. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm?

Fishponds, located 250 metres north west of Walwick Grange Farm in Northumberland, is an ancient monument comprising a series of artificial water features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008427.

Who is responsible for protecting Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm?

Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange 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 1008427.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange (0.9 km), Hillfort on Warden Hill, 1km north-west of High Warden (1.4 km), Defended settlement on Wall Crags (1.6 km).

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