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The remains of medieval fishponds at The Leys is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork features associated with medieval fish farming in Suffolk. The site consists of a series of interconnected pond systems, characteristic of the medieval period when such installations served as important sources of protein for monasteries, manors, and estates. The fishponds date to the medieval period and represent a form of aquaculture that was widespread across England during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. These surviving earthwork remains provide evidence of the agricultural and dietary practices of medieval communities in the region.
Remains of medieval fishponds at The Leys is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020449. View the official record →
The remains of medieval fishponds at The Leys is a scheduled ancient monument comprising earthwork features associated with medieval fish farming in Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020449.
Remains of medieval fishponds at The Leys 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 1020449.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denham College moated site (0.8 km), Remains of Hoxne Priory at Abbey Farm (1 km), Moated site at Flimworth Hall (2.7 km).
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