Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, two fishponds and associated earthworks at Knight House Farm

Moated site, two fishponds and associated earthworks at Knight House Farm

England
List entry 1018635
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated site, two fishponds and associated earthworks at Knight House Farm is a medieval monument located in Somerset, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of medieval manorial settlement, accompanied by two fishponds which represent significant medieval agricultural and subsistence infrastructure. Such arrangements were characteristic of the medieval period, when moats served defensive and status functions whilst fishponds provided an important food resource for the resident lord and his household. The surviving earthworks preserve evidence of the medieval settlement pattern and land management practices of the Somerset countryside.

Moated site, two fishponds and associated earthworks at Knight House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018635. View the official record →

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What is Moated site, two fishponds and associated earthworks at Knight House Farm?

The moated site, two fishponds and associated earthworks at Knight House Farm is a medieval monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018635.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, two fishponds and associated earthworks at Knight House Farm?

Moated site, two fishponds and associated earthworks at Knight House 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 1018635.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement 300m east of Knight House Farm (0.3 km), Village cross (5 km), Pottery kiln S of Whitney Bottom (5.7 km).

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