Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm

Moated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm

England
List entry 1016480
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm is a medieval settlement complex located in Worcestershire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure together with associated fishponds, features typical of high-status medieval settlements in the English Midlands dating from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. The moated site itself represents the defended domestic core of the settlement, whilst the fishponds indicate the agricultural sophistication and economic resources of its inhabitants. Such complexes are valuable archaeological records of medieval rural settlement patterns and land management practices.

Moated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016480. View the official record →

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What is Moated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm?

Moated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm is a medieval settlement complex located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016480.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm?

Moated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm 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 1016480.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dodford Priory moated site (2.7 km), Medieval settlement immediately surrounding St Michael's Church (4.7 km), Churchyard cross, St Michael's Church (4.8 km).

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