Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, fishponds and decoy pond 490m north west of Park Spring Farm

Moated site, fishponds and decoy pond 490m north west of Park Spring Farm

England
List entry 1018120
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, fishponds and decoy pond 490m north west of Park Spring Farm is a complex of medieval water management features located in Nottinghamshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure associated with fishponds and a decoy pond, demonstrating the integration of defensive, agricultural, and wildfowl-catching infrastructure typical of medieval manorial estates. The moated site itself dates to the medieval period, whilst the fishponds and decoy pond represent the exploitation of water resources for food production and hunting. Such complexes reflect the economic importance of water management in medieval rural settlement and the diversification of resources within aristocratic or gentry landholdings.

Moated site, fishponds and decoy pond 490m north west of Park Spring Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018120. View the official record →

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What is Moated site, fishponds and decoy pond 490m north west of Park Spring Farm?

Moated site, fishponds and decoy pond 490m north west of Park Spring Farm is a complex of medieval water management features located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018120.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, fishponds and decoy pond 490m north west of Park Spring Farm?

Moated site, fishponds and decoy pond 490m north west of Park Spring 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 1018120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, fishponds and decoy pond 490m north west of Park Spring Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa complex and Anglo-Saxon cemetery, Southwell (5.2 km), Archbishop's Palace (5.2 km), Averham moat and enclosure (5.6 km).

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