Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House

Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House

England
List entry 1021446
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House is a medieval monument located in Sussex, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure together with associated fishponds, features characteristic of high-status medieval settlement and land management. The moated site likely dates to the medieval period, reflecting the defensive or status-conferring function of such enclosures typical of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The fishponds represent contemporary investment in food production and estate management, common features of medieval manorial complexes in southern England.

Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021446. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House?

Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House is a medieval monument located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021446.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House?

Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House 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 1021446.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishponds 15m south of Chesworth House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site at Sedgwick Castle (2.4 km), Motte and bailey castle north of Chennells Brook Farm (4.1 km), Moated site 200m west of Graylands Copse (4.8 km).

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