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Moss Dam is a medieval fish pond located in Yorkshire, England. The structure represents a form of water management characteristic of the medieval period, when artificial ponds were constructed to support food production on estates and monastic lands. Fish ponds served both practical and economic functions, providing a reliable source of protein for the households they served. The dam itself survives as an earthwork feature that demonstrates the engineering techniques employed in medieval hydraulic construction.
Moss Dam is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015856. View the official record →
Moss Dam is a medieval fish pond located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015856.
Moss Dam 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 1015856.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gunnerside Gill lead mines and ore works (1.9 km), Beldi Hill Low Level lead mine and ore works (1.9 km), Blakethwaite Smelt Mill and dressing floors (2.1 km).
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