Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett

Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett

England
List entry 1010915
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Leicestershire. The site comprises a moated enclosure accompanied by an associated fishpond, typical of manorial farmsteads established during the medieval period. Such moated sites with fishponds represent the domestic and agricultural infrastructure of the medieval countryside, serving both defensive and practical functions for the resident household. The earthworks remain visible as landscape features, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the East Midlands region.

Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010915. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett?

Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010915.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett?

Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett 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 1010915.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church (1.7 km), Moated site at Cotes de Val, Gilmorton (2 km), Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church (3.4 km).

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