Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishpond, 1km ENE of Sewingshields on Fozy Moss

Moated site and fishpond, 1km ENE of Sewingshields on Fozy Moss

England
List entry 1011080
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A moated site and fishpond is a defended or prestigious medieval enclosure located approximately one kilometre east-north-east of Sewingshields on Fozy Moss in Northumberland. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat with an associated fishpond, features characteristic of high-status medieval settlement from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites in the North of England typically indicate the residence of a substantial landowner or minor noble, with the water-filled ditch serving both defensive and practical functions. The earthworks survive as visible ground features in the upland landscape of the Pennine region, contributing to the archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns in Northumberland.

Moated site and fishpond, 1km ENE of Sewingshields on Fozy Moss is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishpond, 1km ENE of Sewingshields on Fozy Moss?

A moated site and fishpond is a defended or prestigious medieval enclosure located approximately one kilometre east-north-east of Sewingshields on Fozy Moss in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011080.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishpond, 1km ENE of Sewingshields on Fozy Moss?

Moated site and fishpond, 1km ENE of Sewingshields on Fozy Moss 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 1011080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishpond, 1km ENE of Sewingshields on Fozy Moss?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three prehistoric and Romano-British settlements and associated cord rig at Green Brae (4.3 km), Langley Barony Mines, Haydon Bridge (4.3 km), Bastle at Grandy's Knowe (4.9 km).

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