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Ponds SW of Wootton Bridge is a group of medieval fish ponds located in Warwickshire. The ponds represent the remains of a managed aquatic landscape characteristic of medieval estate management, serving the practical purpose of providing a freshwater food source for the local population. Fish ponds of this type were commonly constructed on manorial lands from the eleventh century onwards, and their presence indicates sustained agricultural and domestic organisation during the medieval period. The site survives as earthwork remains that demonstrate the historical investment in water management and resource exploitation typical of the medieval English countryside.
Ponds SW of Wootton Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005728. View the official record →
Ponds SW of Wootton Bridge is a group of medieval fish ponds located in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005728.
Ponds SW of Wootton Bridge 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 1005728.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks W of St Peter's Church (0.3 km), Aqueduct (0.6 km), Moated site 240m north west of Preston Hill Farm (1.7 km).
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