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Moated site and fishponds south-west of Highfields Farm is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, comprising a substantial moated enclosure associated with adjoining fishponds. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the residential and economic infrastructure typical of a minor gentry or manorial holding. The moat itself would have served both defensive and prestige functions, whilst the fishponds indicate sustained investment in food production and resource management. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and remains a significant example of medieval settlement and land-use patterns in the region.
Moated site and fishponds south-west of Highfields Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009172. View the official record →
Moated site and fishponds south-west of Highfields Farm is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, comprising a substantial moated enclosure associated with adjoining fishponds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009172.
Moated site and fishponds south-west of Highfields 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 1009172.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric settlement site 1/2 mile (800m) SW of village (0.7 km), Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond (2.4 km), Medieval village of Stanford (3.1 km).
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