Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat

Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat

England
List entry 1009123
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England
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History & significance

Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat is a scheduled ancient monument in Nottinghamshire that represents a substantial medieval aquaculture and agricultural enterprise. The complex dates from the medieval period and comprises multiple integrated components including a moated enclosure, artificial fishponds connected by sluice systems, fishery structures known as fishstews, an irrigation channel or leat, and surrounding ridge and furrow cultivation patterns. The sluice-controlled fishponds indicate deliberate water management for fish production, which formed an important element of the medieval manorial economy. The site preserves substantial archaeological evidence of both high-status medieval settlement and the organised exploitation of water resources for food production.

Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009123. View the official record →

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What is Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat?

Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat is a scheduled ancient monument in Nottinghamshire that represents a substantial medieval aquaculture and agricultural enterprise. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009123.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat?

Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat 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 1009123.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated fishpond complex with moat, fishstews, seven fishponds with sluices, ridge and furrow and a leat?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle and associated medieval and post-medieval manorial remains, including six fishponds (1.2 km), Gaddick Hill medieval motte and bailey castle and post-medieval manor house (1.3 km), Cross in St Michael's churchyard (1.7 km).

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