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
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishponds 300m north east of Snitterton Hall is a medieval monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure and associated fishponds, earthwork features typical of high-status medieval settlement and land management. The moated element suggests occupation during the medieval period, likely serving as a defensive or status-demonstrating feature around a residence or administrative centre. The fishponds indicate medieval agricultural productivity and the exploitation of water resources for food supply, practices characteristic of substantial manorial holdings in the medieval English landscape.

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 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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