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Moated site with fishpond at Long Whatton is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Leicestershire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former manorial residence, together with an associated fishpond which would have served both practical and status functions typical of high-status medieval settlements. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the prosperity and social standing of its occupants during this era. Such moated sites are characteristic of the English Midlands landscape and represent important evidence for medieval settlement patterns and land use.
Moated site with fishpond at Long Whatton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008550. View the official record →
Moated site with fishpond at Long Whatton is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008550.
Moated site with fishpond at Long Whatton 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 1008550.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site with fishpond and flood banks at Long Whatton (0.6 km), Village cross at junction of Church Street and Cross Street (2.3 km), Medieval settlement remains immediately east of The Wymeshead (2.9 km).
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