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The Medieval fishpond complex 250m south of Laurels Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire comprising a series of interconnected water management features dating to the Medieval period. The site consists of multiple pond basins and associated earthworks designed for the commercial or manorial production of freshwater fish, which formed an important protein source for Medieval communities. Fishponds of this type were typically constructed and maintained by monastic houses or manorial estates from at least the twelfth century onwards, and their surviving earthwork remains provide evidence of Medieval agricultural exploitation and water engineering practices. The site's survival as an identifiable archaeological feature demonstrates the durability of these Medieval landscape modifications.
Medieval fishpond complex 250m south of Laurels Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018538. View the official record →
The Medieval fishpond complex 250m south of Laurels Farm is a scheduled ancient monument in Lincolnshire comprising a series of interconnected water management features dating to the Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018538.
Medieval fishpond complex 250m south of Laurels Farm 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 1018538.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m south east of Moat Farm (2.5 km), Medieval fishpond complex, 80m south west of Manor House (2.8 km), Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard (2.8 km).
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