Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishpond at Salter Street Farm

Moated site and fishpond at Salter Street Farm

England
List entry 1017528
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated site and fishpond at Salter Street Farm is a medieval monument located in Warwickshire, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moat enclosing a residential platform, typical of high-status medieval settlement, alongside an associated fishpond which would have served both practical and ornamental purposes. Such moated sites are characteristic features of the medieval landscape, generally dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, and their presence indicates settlement of some social and economic standing during this period. The survival of the earthworks allows investigation into medieval domestic settlement patterns and land management practices in the Warwickshire region.

Moated site and fishpond at Salter Street Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017528. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishpond at Salter Street Farm?

The moated site and fishpond at Salter Street Farm is a medieval monument located in Warwickshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017528.

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

Moated site and fishpond at Salter Street 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 1017528.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Packwood Hall moated site (4.9 km), Moated site at Blackgreves Farm (5.8 km), Hob Ditch Earthworks (5.8 km).

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