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Moor End Castle moated site and fish pond is a medieval monument located in Northamptonshire, consisting of the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure with an associated fish pond. The site preserves substantial banks and ditches characteristic of a high-status medieval residential site, likely dating to the medieval period when such moated homesteads were common amongst the gentry and minor nobility. The fish pond represents an important economic feature typical of medieval manor complexes, providing both sustenance and status to its occupants. The monument survives as an archaeological landscape that contributes to understanding of medieval settlement patterns and land management practices in the East Midlands region.
Moor End Castle moated site and fish pond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010806. View the official record →
Moor End Castle moated site and fish pond is a medieval monument located in Northamptonshire, consisting of the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure with an associated fish pond. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010806.
Moor End Castle moated site and fish pond 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 1010806.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mount ringwork at Alderton (2.8 km), Motte NW of the parish church (2.8 km), Castlethorpe Castle: a motte and bailey, possible ringwork and associated earthworks 200m south-east of Castlethorpe Lodge (4.4 km).
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