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The Banks is a medieval manorial fishpond complex located in Leicestershire, England. The site comprises a series of interconnected pond features that reflect the sophisticated water management practices employed by medieval manor lords to maintain freshwater fish stocks for domestic consumption and estate management. The fishponds date to the medieval period and represent the remains of an important component of manorial agriculture and subsistence economy. Such pond systems were typical features of prosperous medieval estates, demonstrating the investment in infrastructure required to support the dietary needs and status of the resident lords and their households.
Medieval manorial fishponds at The Banks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018835. View the official record →
The Banks is a medieval manorial fishpond complex located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018835.
Medieval manorial fishponds at The Banks 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 1018835.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte in Hall Field (3.7 km), Kibworth Harcourt post mill (4 km), Medieval settlement remains 300m south east and 150m north of Wistow Hall (4.1 km).
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