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The moated site and fishponds immediately west of Upper House Farm is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Herefordshire. The moated enclosure, characteristic of high-status medieval occupation, comprises a water-filled or water-worn ditch surrounding a raised platform that once supported domestic buildings. The associated fishponds represent the managed exploitation of water resources typical of medieval manorial estates, where such features served both practical and demonstrative functions. The site dates to the medieval period, reflecting patterns of settlement and land use common throughout the English Midlands during this era.
Moated site and fishponds immediately west of Upper House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019476. View the official record →
The moated site and fishponds immediately west of Upper House Farm is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019476.
Moated site and fishponds immediately west of Upper House 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 1019476.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Leonard's churchyard (4.2 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (5.3 km), Dorstone village cross (6.8 km).
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