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Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court

England
List entry 1016768
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court is a medieval defensive and domestic earthwork located in Gloucestershire. The moated enclosure dates from the medieval period and represents the residential and agricultural infrastructure of a significant rural holding. The monument comprises the substantial earthworks of a moat surrounding the site of the former manor house, together with an associated fishpond that would have served both practical subsistence and status functions typical of medieval manorial establishments. These features, preserved as earthworks, are characteristic of the twelfth to sixteenth century period of moated site development in the English Midlands and Welsh Marches.

Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016768. View the official record →

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What is Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court?

Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court is a medieval defensive and domestic earthwork located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016768.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat and fishpond at Wanswell Court?

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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