Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall

Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall

England
List entry 1017530
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall is a complex of medieval and post-medieval features located in Worcestershire. The moated enclosure represents settlement activity dating primarily to the medieval period, whilst the fishponds were constructed to supply the hall's household with freshwater fish, a common practice among gentry estates. Associated quarries indicate local extraction of stone and other materials for building and maintenance purposes. These features collectively demonstrate the agricultural and domestic infrastructure that supported Harvington Hall and its occupants over several centuries.

Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017530. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall?

Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall is a complex of medieval and post-medieval features located in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017530.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall?

Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall 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 1017530.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow Hill (3.2 km), Moated site and fishponds 300m south west and 470m north of Durrance Farm (4.3 km), Medieval settlement immediately surrounding St Michael's Church (5 km).

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