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Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of high-status medieval domestic occupation, accompanied by fishponds which served both practical and ornamental functions within the medieval manorial landscape. The moated site dates to the medieval period, reflecting the settlement patterns and agricultural management practices of that era. Such moated sites were characteristic of the medieval English countryside and indicate the presence of a fortified or defensible residence associated with fish farming, a significant component of medieval estate economy.
Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008046. View the official record →
Roos Castle moated site and associated fishponds is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008046.
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.
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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