Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPark pale at Marwell, south of Fisher's Pond

Park pale at Marwell, south of Fisher's Pond

England
List entry 1012309
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Park pale at Marwell is a medieval deer park boundary consisting of a linear earthwork in Hampshire, south of Fisher's Pond. The pale, which survives as a raised bank with an associated ditch, represents the physical demarcation of an enclosed hunting ground dating to the medieval period. Such features were characteristic of aristocratic estate management in the later medieval centuries, when deer parks formed integral components of noble landholdings. The earthwork provides archaeological evidence for the organisation and use of the Hampshire landscape during this period.

Park pale at Marwell, south of Fisher's Pond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012309. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Park pale at Marwell, south of Fisher's Pond?

Park pale at Marwell is a medieval deer park boundary consisting of a linear earthwork in Hampshire, south of Fisher's Pond. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012309.

Who is responsible for protecting Park pale at Marwell, south of Fisher's Pond?

Park pale at Marwell, south of Fisher's 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 1012309.

What other scheduled monuments are near Park pale at Marwell, south of Fisher's Pond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park pale at Marwell, 400m west of Marwell Manor (0.6 km), Park pale at Marwell, 250m north-west of Marwell Manor (0.8 km), Moated site at Marwell Manor (1 km).

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