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Moated site and two fishponds at Moat Wood is a medieval earthwork monument situated in Derbyshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive or status-defining feature typical of the medieval period, together with two associated fishponds which would have served both practical and ornamental functions within the medieval landscape. The earthworks remain substantially visible and represent the physical infrastructure of a medieval settlement or manor, reflecting the social hierarchy and economic activities of the period. Such moated sites with attached fishponds are characteristic of medieval England, particularly from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, indicating the former presence of a residence of some standing.
Moated site and two fishponds at Moat Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011439. View the official record →
Moated site and two fishponds at Moat Wood is a medieval earthwork monument situated in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011439.
Moated site and two fishponds at Moat Wood 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 1011439.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval iron working remains at Stanley monastic grange (1.3 km), Dale Abbey (1.8 km), Hermitage 170m south east of All Saints Church (2 km).
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