Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford Farm.

Moated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford Farm.

England
List entry 1017401
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford Farm is a complex of medieval agricultural and domestic structures located in Hampshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, which served as the defended residential core of a manorial holding, together with fishponds that would have supplied freshwater fish as a food resource and demonstrating the economic productivity of the estate. The icehouse represents a later addition to the complex, indicating continued investment in the property during the post-medieval period. The earthworks collectively reflect the evolving character of a significant rural settlement from the medieval period onwards, with the various features testifying to the agricultural management and domestic arrangements of a prosperous holding.

Moated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford Farm. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017401. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford Farm.?

Moated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford Farm is a complex of medieval agricultural and domestic structures located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017401.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford Farm.?

Moated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford 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 1017401.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, fishponds, icehouse and associated earthworks at Wyeford Farm.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthwork in Bridle's Copse, south west of Silchester (3 km), Linear earthwork in Gravelpit Copse and near Byes Lane, south west of Silchester (3.2 km), Roman site NW of Woodgarston Farm (3.6 km).

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