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Moated site and fishpond at Wyfordby is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Leicestershire. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding what would have been a residential platform, together with an associated fishpond, features typical of manorial settlements from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites were common among the minor gentry and yeomanry of the English Midlands, serving both practical and status functions. The earthworks remain visible as significant topographic features within the landscape, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management practices in the region.
Moated site and fishpond at Wyfordby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017619. View the official record →
Moated site and fishpond at Wyfordby is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017619.
Moated site and fishpond at Wyfordby 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 1017619.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wyfordby Wayside Cross (0.1 km), Stapleford deserted medieval village and ice house (2 km), Cross 160m north east of St Mary Magdalen Church (2.1 km).
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