Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall

Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall

England
List entry 1017530
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall is a complex of medieval features comprising a moated enclosure, associated fishponds, and stone quarries located in Worcestershire. The moated site represents the defensive and domestic arrangements typical of high-status medieval settlement, whilst the fishponds indicate the presence of a significant manorial holding capable of sustaining aquaculture for both sustenance and status. The quarries demonstrate the local exploitation of stone resources, likely for building purposes in the medieval period. Together these features illustrate the economic and social infrastructure that supported a major medieval estate.

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

Moated site, fishponds and quarries at Harvington Hall is a complex of medieval features comprising a moated enclosure, associated fishponds, and stone quarries 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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