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The moated site and associated fishponds located 100 metres south of Clappers Farm is a medieval monument comprising an excavated moat surrounding a residential platform and adjoining water management features. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a form of settlement characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries in southern England, when moated enclosures served both defensive and status-conferring functions for minor gentry and substantial landholders. The associated fishponds indicate the site's economic importance and the exploitation of water resources for food production, a common practice at medieval manorial sites. The monument survives as earthworks and contributes to the archaeological understanding of medieval settlement patterns and land use in Hampshire.
Moated site and associated fishponds 100m south of Clappers Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013670. View the official record →
The moated site and associated fishponds located 100 metres south of Clappers Farm is a medieval monument comprising an excavated moat surrounding a residential platform and adjoining water management features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013670.
Moated site and associated fishponds 100m south of Clappers Farm 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 1013670.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthwork in Gravelpit Copse and near Byes Lane, south west of Silchester (2.6 km), Linear earthwork in Bridle's Copse, south west of Silchester (2.7 km), Bulls Down camp (3.6 km).
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