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Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court is a medieval defensive and domestic feature located in Gloucestershire. The moated enclosure dates from the medieval period and represents a common form of settlement fortification amongst the gentry and minor nobility of medieval England. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding a residential platform, accompanied by a fishpond which would have served both practical and aesthetic functions typical of medieval manorial establishments. Such moated sites, when combined with fishponds, indicate a settlement of some status and resources during the medieval period.
Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016768. View the official record →
Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court is a medieval defensive and domestic feature located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016768.
Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court 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 1016768.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lydney Harbour (4.1 km), Moated site in Whitcliff Deer Park 375m south east of Comeley Farm (4.8 km), Drakestone camp, Stinchcombe Hill (5.6 km).
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