Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church

Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1009173
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure together with associated fishponds, features characteristic of high-status medieval settlement and land management from approximately the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat would have served both defensive and drainage functions, whilst the fishponds represent investment in productive resource management typical of medieval manorial estates. Such complexes are significant archaeological indicators of settlement hierarchy and economic organisation during the medieval period.

Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009173. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church?

Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009173.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church?

Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church 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 1009173.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett (1.7 km), Moated site at Cotes de Val, Gilmorton (2.1 km), Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church (2.6 km).

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