Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFreen's Court magnate's residence, moat and fishponds, Sutton St Michael

Freen's Court magnate's residence, moat and fishponds, Sutton St Michael

England
List entry 1010392
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Freen's Court is a magnate's residence with associated moat and fishponds located in Sutton St Michael, Herefordshire. The site represents a medieval aristocratic dwelling of substantial status, evidenced by the survival of its defensive moat system and elaborate water management features in the form of fishponds. The earthwork remains visible in the landscape preserve the spatial arrangement typical of high-status medieval residential complexes, where water features served both practical and symbolic functions. The monument reflects the settlement patterns and landholding practices of the medieval gentry in the Welsh Marches during the later medieval period.

Freen's Court magnate's residence, moat and fishponds, Sutton St Michael is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010392. View the official record →

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What is Freen's Court magnate's residence, moat and fishponds, Sutton St Michael?

Freen's Court is a magnate's residence with associated moat and fishponds located in Sutton St Michael, Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010392.

Who is responsible for protecting Freen's Court magnate's residence, moat and fishponds, Sutton St Michael?

Freen's Court magnate's residence, moat and fishponds, Sutton St Michael 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 1010392.

What other scheduled monuments are near Freen's Court magnate's residence, moat and fishponds, Sutton St Michael?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hereford Castle (6.4 km), Wye Bridge (6.4 km), Row Ditch (entrenchment) (6.6 km).

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