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Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval fortified settlement in Leicestershire. The site consists of an earthwork motte, or raised defensive mound, surrounded by a moat system, alongside evidence of associated fishponds which served both practical and status functions typical of medieval manorial complexes. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such fortifications and water features were common components of high-status settlements. The site remains largely in its earthwork form, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and landscape organisation in the county.
Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010495. View the official record →
Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a medieval fortified settlement in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010495.
Motte, moat and fishponds west of All Saints Church 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 1010495.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Cotes de Val, Gilmorton (1.7 km), Moated site and fishponds south-east of St Mary's Church (2.6 km), Moated site with fishpond at Dunton Bassett (3.4 km).
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