Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHextall moated site and fishponds

Hextall moated site and fishponds

England
List entry 1007618
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hextall moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure alongside associated fishponds, features typical of high-status medieval settlement and land management. The moated site likely dates to the medieval period, reflecting the importance of such defensive or prestige domestic enclosures among the medieval gentry and nobility. The fishponds represent the integration of water management for both practical sustenance and ornamental purposes characteristic of medieval manorial estates.

Hextall moated site and fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007618. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hextall moated site and fishponds?

Hextall moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007618.

Who is responsible for protecting Hextall moated site and fishponds?

Hextall moated site and fishponds 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 1007618.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hextall moated site and fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ranton Priory: a moated Augustinian priory (2 km), Knightley Dale moated site (4.4 km), Berry Ring hillfort (4.7 km).

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