Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishpond at Moat Farm

Moated site and fishpond at Moat Farm

England
List entry 1007617
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The moated site and fishpond at Moat Farm is a medieval residential monument located in Staffordshire. The site comprises a moat of substantial proportions together with an associated fishpond, features characteristic of the manorial landscapes of medieval England from approximately the 12th century onwards. The moat would have enclosed a domestic or fortified residence, whilst the fishpond served both practical and aesthetic functions within the estate's management. Such monuments are significant indicators of medieval settlement patterns and the organisation of rural landholding during the period.

Moated site and fishpond at Moat Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishpond at Moat Farm?

The moated site and fishpond at Moat Farm is a medieval residential monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007617.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishpond at Moat Farm?

Moated site and fishpond at Moat 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 1007617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishpond at Moat Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sandon Old Hall moated site (2.4 km), Moated site in Daffodil Wood (3.1 km), Chartley Castle, Chartley Old Hall and associated water control systems including garden remains (3.4 km).

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