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Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive and economic complex located in Leicestershire. The moated enclosure, characteristic of high-status medieval settlement, dates primarily to the medieval period and represents a fortified domestic residence of considerable importance. The associated fishponds served both practical and status-enhancing purposes, providing food resources and reflecting the wealth and authority of the occupant. The combination of moat and ponds evidences the integrated management of water resources typical of medieval manorial settlements in the East Midlands.
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 →
Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive and economic complex located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009173.
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.
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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