Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLowesby deserted medieval village with three fishponds

Lowesby deserted medieval village with three fishponds

England
List entry 1012438
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lowesby deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument located in Leicestershire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. The site is distinguished by the presence of three fishponds, which represent significant medieval agricultural infrastructure and demonstrate the economic activities of the former settlement. The visible earthworks include house platforms, field boundaries, and other structural features characteristic of depopulated medieval villages, providing evidence of the settlement's layout and organisation before its desertion. The monument dates to the medieval period, with the abandonment likely occurring during the fifteenth or sixteenth centuries, a period when numerous English villages were depopulated through enclosure and demographic change.

Lowesby deserted medieval village with three fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012438. View the official record →

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What is Lowesby deserted medieval village with three fishponds?

Lowesby deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument located in Leicestershire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a settlement that was abandoned during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012438.

Who is responsible for protecting Lowesby deserted medieval village with three fishponds?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lowesby deserted medieval village with three fishponds?

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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