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The moated site and fishpond located approximately 200 metres south-east of Melton Hall is a medieval settlement monument comprising a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a residential platform, accompanied by an associated fishpond. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a characteristic form of high-status domestic settlement common in Lincolnshire and eastern England from the twelfth century onwards. The moat would have served both defensive and status-affirming functions, whilst the fishpond provided a reliable source of protein for the household. The archaeological remains preserve important evidence of medieval settlement hierarchy and agrarian management practices in this region.
Moated site and fishpond 200m south-east of Melton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007747. View the official record →
The moated site and fishpond located approximately 200 metres south-east of Melton Hall is a medieval settlement monument comprising a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a residential platform, accompanied by an associated fishpond. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007747.
Moated site and fishpond 200m south-east of Melton Hall 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 1007747.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yarborough Camp large univallate hillfort (1.7 km), Roman settlement (2.6 km), Medieval settlement of Croxton (2.8 km).
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