Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScadbury Manor moated site and fishponds

Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds

England
List entry 1409786
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Kent, England, comprising the remains of a moated enclosure with associated fishponds. The site represents a typical arrangement of medieval manorial settlement, with the moat serving both defensive and water management functions for the manor house and its precinct. The fishponds, which survive as earthwork features, indicate the economic importance of fish farming to the medieval estate. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the established pattern of aristocratic and gentry landholding in south-eastern England during the Middle Ages.

Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409786. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds?

Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Kent, England, comprising the remains of a moated enclosure with associated fishponds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1409786.

Who is responsible for protecting Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds?

Scadbury Manor moated site and 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 1409786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scadbury Manor moated site and fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruxley old church (2.5 km), Romano-British masonry building and Saxon cemetery, Fordcroft, Orpington (2.6 km), Orpington Roman villa (4.3 km).

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