Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFishponds S of Layton Lane

Fishponds S of Layton Lane

England
List entry 1002377
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fishponds S of Layton Lane is a medieval fishpond complex located in Dorset, England. The site consists of evidence of pond construction and management typical of medieval agricultural and monastic enterprise, reflecting the importance of fish farming to the medieval economy and diet. The fishponds date to the medieval period and represent the physical infrastructure of freshwater fish cultivation, a practice widely documented across medieval England. The site is registered on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled monument, indicating its archaeological significance and protected status.

Fishponds S of Layton Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002377. View the official record →

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What is Fishponds S of Layton Lane?

Fishponds S of Layton Lane is a medieval fishpond complex located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002377.

Who is responsible for protecting Fishponds S of Layton Lane?

Fishponds S of Layton Lane 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 1002377.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fishponds S of Layton Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross dyke 480m and 690m NNW of Fontmell Hill House (5.9 km), Medieval strip lynchets 450m south of Springhead Farm (6.1 km), Bowl barrow known as Folly Barrow (7.3 km).

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