Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House

England
List entry 1015614
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House is a complex of medieval settlement features located in Yorkshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, typical of manorial complexes from the medieval period, together with fishponds which served both practical and status-enhancing functions on aristocratic or significant gentry estates. The earthworks visible on the ground represent a landscape shaped by medieval agricultural and domestic organisation, reflecting the importance of water management and controlled settlement layout during this period. Such sites are valuable archaeological records of the broader patterns of medieval land use and the physical expression of social hierarchy in the English countryside.

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015614. View the official record →

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What is Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House?

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House is a complex of medieval settlement features located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015614.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House?

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House 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 1015614.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks at Manor House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kitty Hill round barrow (3.1 km), Roman minor town identified as Derventio (5.2 km), Site of Archbishop's moated palace and fishponds, Hall Garth. (5.4 km).

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