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Fishponds, located 450 metres north-east of Sewingshields in Northumberland, is an ancient monument comprising a series of earthwork features associated with medieval pond construction and management. The site represents the physical remains of what was likely a monastic or manorial fishery system, typical of medieval agricultural organisation in northern England. The ponds themselves survive as linear or rectangular earthworks that once held water for the cultivation and storage of fish, an important protein source for medieval communities. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the exact chronology of individual ponds remains uncertain without archaeological investigation.
Fishponds, 450m north-east of Sewingshields is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011081. View the official record →
Fishponds, located 450 metres north-east of Sewingshields in Northumberland, is an ancient monument comprising a series of earthwork features associated with medieval pond construction and management. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011081.
Fishponds, 450m north-east of Sewingshields 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 1011081.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bastle at Grandy's Knowe (4.4 km), Langley Barony Mines, Haydon Bridge (4.5 km), Defended settlement and Roman signal station 410m south of West Crindledikes (4.7 km).
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