Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane

Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane

England
List entry 1008527
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane is a complex of medieval water management and settlement features located in Nottinghamshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure together with associated fishponds and fishery structures, indicating significant medieval investment in aquaculture and domestic water provision. The fishponds and fishstews represent evidence of sustained medieval lordly interest in fish farming, a valuable food resource in this period. These features collectively demonstrate the integration of water features within a larger medieval manorial landscape west of Balderton Lane.

Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008527. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane?

Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane is a complex of medieval water management and settlement features located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008527.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane?

Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane 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 1008527.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat, two fishponds, fishstews and pond bay, west of Balderton Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War redoubt on Beacon Hill, 550m north west of The Firs (1.3 km), Standing cross known as Beaumond Cross (3.3 km), Dovecote 250m north west of Barnby Hall (3.3 km).

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