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Lowesby is a deserted medieval village situated in Leicestershire, England. The settlement was abandoned during the medieval period, leaving behind archaeological remains that include three fishponds which form part of the broader landscape of medieval land use and agricultural management. The fishponds represent significant features of medieval estate economies, serving both practical and aesthetic functions on the manorial landscape. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the agricultural infrastructure that supported rural communities in the East Midlands.
Lowesby deserted medieval village with three fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012438. View the official record →
Lowesby is a deserted medieval village situated in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012438.
Lowesby deserted medieval village with three 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 1012438.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound 220yds (200m) NNW of church (2.7 km), Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard (3 km), Moated site at Tilton (3.4 km).
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