Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoos Castle moated site and associated fishponds

Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds

England
List entry 1008046
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds is a medieval defensive residence located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises an earthwork moated enclosure together with the remains of fishponds, reflecting the typical settlement pattern of medieval gentry landholding in northern England. The moated homestead dates to the medieval period and represents the type of fortified domestic site common amongst minor nobility and landholding classes during the later medieval centuries. The fishponds indicate the medieval management of the estate for both sustenance and status, as such features were characteristic of prosperous medieval rural settlements.

Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008046. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds?

Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds is a medieval defensive residence located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008046.

Who is responsible for protecting Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds?

Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds 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 1008046.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Winestead Manor moated site (5.8 km), Two moated sites and associated features 520m north of Grimston Garth (6.1 km).

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