Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKelfield moated site and fishpond, 180m north of Kelfield Church

Kelfield moated site and fishpond, 180m north of Kelfield Church

England
List entry 1017459
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Kelfield moated site and fishpond is a medieval enclosed settlement located 180 metres north of Kelfield Church in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval manorial sites, alongside associated fishponds which served both practical and status functions for the resident lord. The site dates to the medieval period, typical of the widespread construction of moated homesteads across northern England between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries. Such enclosures provided defence, drainage control, and visual demonstration of lordly authority within the medieval landscape.

Kelfield moated site and fishpond, 180m north of Kelfield Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kelfield moated site and fishpond, 180m north of Kelfield Church?

Kelfield moated site and fishpond is a medieval enclosed settlement located 180 metres north of Kelfield Church in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017459.

Who is responsible for protecting Kelfield moated site and fishpond, 180m north of Kelfield Church?

Kelfield moated site and fishpond, 180m north of Kelfield Church 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 1017459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kelfield moated site and fishpond, 180m north of Kelfield Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including York prebendary manor moated site, 300m north west of Hawthorn Farm (2.1 km), Kensbury moated site, fishpond and fragment of a medieval field system (2.2 km), Cawood Castle and Castle Garth: residence of the medieval Archbishops of York and associated enclosure containing gardens, five fishponds and a quarry pit (2.3 km).

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