Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLudstone Hall moated site and fishpond

Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond

England
List entry 1019834
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ludstone Hall moated site and fishpond is a medieval settlement complex located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure that once surrounded a residential dwelling, together with associated fishponds which represent characteristic features of high-status medieval settlement patterns. The moated element dates to the medieval period, reflecting the defensive and status-conferring function of such earthwork enclosures among the landholding classes. The fishpond component indicates the economic and dietary importance of managed fish production at this medieval manor, a practice widespread among the gentry and nobility of medieval England.

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 settlement complex 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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