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Moated site and fishponds south-west of Highfields Farm is a medieval monument located in Leicestershire, comprising both defensive and economic features typical of high-status rural settlement from the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries. The moat itself, a water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform, served as a status symbol and practical defence for the dwelling of a substantial landowner during the medieval period. The associated fishponds represent the deliberate management of water resources for food production, a practice common amongst the medieval gentry and monastic establishments. The site exemplifies the integration of residential, defensive, and subsistence features characteristic of medieval rural aristocratic landholding in the Midlands.
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 both defensive and economic features typical of high-status rural settlement from the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries. 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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