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Moated site with fishpond at Long Whatton is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Leicestershire. The monument comprises a substantial moated enclosure accompanied by an associated fishpond, features characteristic of high-status medieval manorial complexes dating to the medieval period. The moat would have served both defensive and water management functions, whilst the fishpond indicates the resource and status of the inhabitants, providing both sustenance and amenity. Such sites are valuable archaeological records of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the English countryside.
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 settlement earthwork 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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