Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishponds at Church Farm

Moated site and fishponds at Church Farm

England
List entry 1016994
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishponds at Church Farm is a medieval defensive and economic settlement feature located in Gloucestershire. The moated enclosure, comprising a water-filled ditch surrounding a residential platform, dates to the medieval period and represents a form of settlement fortification and status symbol common among minor gentry and substantial landholders. The associated fishponds indicate the site's agricultural productivity and the importance of aquaculture to the medieval economy. The monument survives as an earthwork feature of archaeological and historical significance, demonstrating patterns of medieval settlement and land use in the county.

Moated site and fishponds at Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016994. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishponds at Church Farm?

Moated site and fishponds at Church Farm is a medieval defensive and economic settlement feature located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016994.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishponds at Church Farm?

Moated site and fishponds at Church 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 1016994.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishponds at Church Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coberley Roman Villa (5 km), Norbury Camp hillfort (6.6 km), Great Witcombe Romano-British villa (6.7 km).

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