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The Medieval fishpond reservoir is a scheduled ancient monument located in the countryside northeast of Haughmond Abbey and southwest of Haughton hamlet in Shropshire. The site comprises an artificial water management feature that dates to the medieval period and served the productive economy of the region. Such fishponds were integral to monastic and manorial estates, providing a reliable source of freshwater fish for consumption and contributing to the dietary and economic resources of their associated communities. The monument remains visible as an earthwork feature within the landscape, preserving evidence of medieval agricultural and aquacultural practice.
Medieval fishpond reservoir NE of Haughmond Abbey and SW of the hamlet of Haughton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002953. View the official record →
The Medieval fishpond reservoir is a scheduled ancient monument located in the countryside northeast of Haughmond Abbey and southwest of Haughton hamlet in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002953.
Medieval fishpond reservoir NE of Haughmond Abbey and SW of the hamlet of Haughton 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 1002953.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site discovered by aerial photography (4.7 km), Moated site and fishponds 150m north of Attingham Home Farm (6 km), Churchyard cross SW of St Giles Church (6.2 km).
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