Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville

Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville

England
List entry 1017616
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville is a scheduled ancient monument preserving evidence of medieval settlement and associated water management infrastructure in Leicestershire. The site comprises earthwork remains of the deserted medieval village together with fishponds and a mill leat, which date to the medieval period and reflect the agricultural and economic organisation of the settlement. The fishponds and mill leat demonstrate the utilisation of water resources for both food production and milling purposes, indicating the settlement's engagement with medieval agrarian practices. These earthwork features survive as surface remains that contribute to understanding the layout, land use, and economy of medieval rural communities in the East Midlands region.

Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017616. View the official record →

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What is Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville?

Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville is a scheduled ancient monument preserving evidence of medieval settlement and associated water management infrastructure in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017616.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville?

Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville 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 1017616.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval village earthworks, fishponds and mill leat at Stonton Wyville?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval manorial earthworks and gardens 140m south of Manor House (2.7 km), Chapel immediately north west of Manor House (2.9 km), Kibworth Harcourt post mill (4.8 km).

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