Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall

Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall

England
List entry 1019529
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall is a medieval monument comprising a moated enclosure and associated fishpond features located in Derbyshire. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the earthwork remains of a residential and productive landscape typical of the period. The moated enclosure would have served both defensive and status-indicating functions, while the fishponds provided a valuable food resource for the medieval community. These features survive as earthwork remains and form part of the broader archaeological and historical significance of the Snitterton area.

Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019529. View the official record →

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What is Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall?

Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall is a medieval monument comprising a moated enclosure and associated fishpond features located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019529.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall?

Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton 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 1019529.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middleton Top winding engine house, wheels and wheel-pit (5.4 km), Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines, 200m west of Old Lane (5.6 km), Ivet Low bowl barrow (6.5 km).

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