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The medieval fishponds and ridged cultivation remains east of Grimley village in Worcestershire comprise an archaeological complex of high local significance. The fishponds represent medieval aquaculture infrastructure, likely associated with monastic or manorial landholding in the area, whilst the ridged cultivation remains evidence the intensive arable farming practices characteristic of the medieval period. The site's survival as earthwork features allows for landscape-scale study of medieval settlement patterns and agricultural organisation in the Worcestershire countryside. The complex dates from the medieval period, with the ridged fields and pond systems reflecting the integrated management of water resources and cultivated land typical of organised medieval estates.
Medieval fishponds and ridged cultivation remains, east of Grimley village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014539. View the official record →
The medieval fishponds and ridged cultivation remains east of Grimley village in Worcestershire comprise an archaeological complex of high local significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014539.
Medieval fishponds and ridged cultivation remains, east of Grimley village 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 1014539.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street (5.9 km), Western range of monastic buildings of the Cathedral Priory (6 km), City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street (6 km).
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