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Moated site and fishponds at Bowercourt Farm is a medieval settlement complex located in Worcestershire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure together with associated fishponds, representing the characteristic defensive and economic infrastructure of a medieval manorial holding. The moated site itself dates to the medieval period, when such water-surrounded enclosures served both practical and symbolic functions for landholding families. The fishponds formed part of the agricultural economy, providing an important food resource that was typical of substantial medieval estates during the high and late medieval periods.
Moated site and fishponds at Bowercourt Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017807. View the official record →
Moated site and fishponds at Bowercourt Farm is a medieval settlement complex located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017807.
Moated site and fishponds at Bowercourt 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 1017807.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock Farm moated site, deserted medieval village and ridge and furrow, 100m SE of St Peter and St Paul's Church (0.5 km), Moated site at Sodington Hall (4.3 km), Woodbury Hill Camp (6.4 km).
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