Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval moated site, fishponds and associated field system 125m south of Eldmire Cottage

Medieval moated site, fishponds and associated field system 125m south of Eldmire Cottage

England
List entry 1015419
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site, fishponds and associated field system located 125 metres south of Eldmire Cottage in Yorkshire is a medieval settlement complex comprising earthwork remains of substantial archaeological interest. The site encompasses a moated enclosure typical of medieval manorial settlements, together with adjacent fishponds which would have served both practical and status functions for the resident community. The associated field system indicates organised agricultural use of the surrounding landscape during the medieval period. The survival of these earthworks provides evidence of medieval land use, settlement patterns and the economic organisation of a rural Yorkshire estate.

Medieval moated site, fishponds and associated field system 125m south of Eldmire Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015419. View the official record →

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What is Medieval moated site, fishponds and associated field system 125m south of Eldmire Cottage?

The moated site, fishponds and associated field system located 125 metres south of Eldmire Cottage in Yorkshire is a medieval settlement complex comprising earthwork remains of substantial archaeological interest. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015419.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval moated site, fishponds and associated field system 125m south of Eldmire Cottage?

Medieval moated site, fishponds and associated field system 125m south of Eldmire Cottage 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 1015419.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval moated site, fishponds and associated field system 125m south of Eldmire Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maiden Bower and Cock Lodge: a motte and bailey castle, moated site, windmill mound and associated linear outwork (1.4 km), Topcliffe Bridge (2.7 km), Deserted village (6.1 km).

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