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Moated site and associated fishponds 160m east of Little Sarnesfield is a medieval settlement complex in Herefordshire, England. The monument comprises a moated enclosure typical of high medieval settlement patterns, dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, together with fishponds which served both practical and status-indicating functions on the estate. The moat itself would have provided water for defensive purposes, domestic use, and the stocking of fish, whilst the associated pond system demonstrates the medieval landowner's investment in food production and landscape management. The site's survival as an earthwork monument reflects the typical pattern of medieval rural settlement dispersal and abandonment that characterises the English countryside.
Moated site and associated fishponds 160m east of Little Sarnesfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019856. View the official record →
Moated site and associated fishponds 160m east of Little Sarnesfield is a medieval settlement complex in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019856.
Moated site and associated fishponds 160m east of Little Sarnesfield 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 1019856.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: the section N of Upperton Farm, extending 175yds (160m) (5 km), Offa's Dyke: Upperton Farm, two sections extending 195yds (180m) and 370yds (340m) S from Yazor (5.4 km), Offa's Dyke: the section extending 230yds (210m) N and S of the Old Barn near Kenmoor Coppice (SE of Bowmore Wood) (6.6 km).
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