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Moat and fishponds at Ratcliffe Culey is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure together with associated fishponds, features typical of high-status medieval settlement and demonstrating the agricultural and defensive priorities of its medieval occupants. The moat and ponds date to the medieval period, likely from the twelfth century onwards, and represent investment in both water management and the symbolic assertion of authority characteristic of manorial settlements. The earthworks remain visible today as significant topographical features, preserving evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in the East Midlands.
Moat and fishponds at Ratcliffe Culey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010480. View the official record →
Moat and fishponds at Ratcliffe Culey is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010480.
Moat and fishponds at Ratcliffe Culey 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 1010480.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site north-west of Pinwall (2.5 km), Roman camp (2.7 km), Manduessedum Roman villa and settlement with associated industrial complex (2.8 km).
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