Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishponds 225m north of Wiverton Hall

Moated site and fishponds 225m north of Wiverton Hall

England
List entry 1017405
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated site and fishponds located 225 metres north of Wiverton Hall is a scheduled ancient monument of medieval date situated in Nottinghamshire. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure accompanied by associated fishponds, earthworks characteristic of high medieval settlement and resource management in the region. Such moated sites typically indicate the presence of a manor house or fortified residence of considerable status, with the water-filled ditches serving defensive, practical, and symbolic purposes. The fishponds represent the medieval preoccupation with managing freshwater resources for food production, a feature commonly found in conjunction with manorial complexes of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries.

Moated site and fishponds 225m north of Wiverton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017405. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishponds 225m north of Wiverton Hall?

The moated site and fishponds located 225 metres north of Wiverton Hall is a scheduled ancient monument of medieval date situated in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017405.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishponds 225m north of Wiverton Hall?

Moated site and fishponds 225m north of Wiverton 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 1017405.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishponds 225m north of Wiverton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War gun battery and covered way immediately south east of Wiverton Hall (0.3 km), St Mary's Church (3.2 km), Bingham medieval settlement, immediately west of Carnarvon School (3.3 km).

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