Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat, two fishponds, boundary bank and ditch and two leats

Moat, two fishponds, boundary bank and ditch and two leats

England
List entry 1008260
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moat, two fishponds, boundary bank and ditch and two leats is a medieval monument complex located in Nottinghamshire, comprising earthwork remains that reflect the manorial economy and settlement patterns of the medieval period. The site contains a moated enclosure, which typically served as a defensive feature surrounding a manorial dwelling, alongside two fishponds that would have provided a valuable protein resource for the lord's household. The boundary bank and ditch represent the demarcation of the estate's limits, whilst the two leats—water channels—indicate the deliberate management of water resources across the property, likely directing flow towards the fishponds or mill. These earthwork features together constitute a significant archaeological record of medieval land use and the infrastructure of a manorial holding.

Moat, two fishponds, boundary bank and ditch and two leats is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat, two fishponds, boundary bank and ditch and two leats?

Moat, two fishponds, boundary bank and ditch and two leats is a medieval monument complex located in Nottinghamshire, comprising earthwork remains that reflect the manorial economy and settlement patterns of the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008260.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat, two fishponds, boundary bank and ditch and two leats?

Moat, two fishponds, boundary bank and ditch and two leats 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 1008260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat, two fishponds, boundary bank and ditch and two leats?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cranmer's Mound: motte castle, prospect mound, moated fishponds, enclosure, hollow way and ridge and furrow (0.5 km), Bingham medieval settlement, immediately west of Carnarvon School (3 km), Minor Romano-British villa, moat and associated medieval manorial and village earthworks, including six fishponds (3.6 km).

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