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The Banks is a medieval manorial fishpond complex located in Leicestershire, England. The site preserves evidence of aquacultural practice typical of high medieval and later medieval estate management, when constructed fishponds served both subsistence and economic functions for the lord's household. The surviving earthwork features include substantial pond banks and associated water management structures that demonstrate the engineering required to maintain such facilities. Dating evidence and archaeological survey place the complex within the medieval period, reflecting the importance of freshwater fish as a reliable protein source for manorial lords and their establishments.
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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