Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLudstone Hall moated site and fishpond

Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond

England
List entry 1019834
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of high-status medieval settlement, accompanied by an associated fishpond which served both practical and ornamental functions for the hall. Such moated sites were particularly common in the medieval period, reflecting the prominence and defensive requirements of important households during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The surviving earthworks represent an important example of medieval domestic architecture and land management in the region.

Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019834. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond?

Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019834.

Who is responsible for protecting Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond?

Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond 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 1019834.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Walls: a large multivallate hillfort (2.5 km), Animal pound 335m south west of Rudge Hall (3.2 km), Medieval cross in St Peter's churchyard (4.4 km).

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