Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and two fishponds 80m south-west of Parkhouse Farm.

Moated site and two fishponds 80m south-west of Parkhouse Farm.

England
List entry 1007842
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated site and two fishponds located 80 metres south-west of Parkhouse Farm is a medieval settlement complex situated in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a substantial moat with associated fishponds, features typical of high-status medieval occupation and water management from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat would have originally enclosed a residential dwelling, likely belonging to a gentry family or minor nobility, whilst the fishponds served both practical purposes of food production and landscape design. The survival of these earthworks provides archaeological evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and the exploitation of water resources in medieval Yorkshire.

Moated site and two fishponds 80m south-west of Parkhouse Farm. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007842. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and two fishponds 80m south-west of Parkhouse Farm.?

The moated site and two fishponds located 80 metres south-west of Parkhouse Farm is a medieval settlement complex situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007842.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and two fishponds 80m south-west of Parkhouse Farm.?

Moated site and two fishponds 80m south-west of Parkhouse 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 1007842.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and two fishponds 80m south-west of Parkhouse Farm.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (4.5 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (4.9 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross (5.7 km).

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