Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSeven fishponds at Ufton Court

Seven fishponds at Ufton Court

England
List entry 1006976
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Seven fishponds at Ufton Court is a series of medieval fish breeding and storage ponds located in Berkshire. The ponds are situated within the grounds of Ufton Court, a country house with medieval origins, and represent a form of aquaculture practice that was common among medieval manor estates. Such fishponds were constructed to provide a reliable freshwater food source, typically stocked with carp and other fish species for consumption by the household and as a commercial enterprise. The survival of multiple pond structures at this location demonstrates the scale and importance of fish farming to the medieval estate economy.

Seven fishponds at Ufton Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006976. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Seven fishponds at Ufton Court?

Seven fishponds at Ufton Court is a series of medieval fish breeding and storage ponds located in Berkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006976.

Who is responsible for protecting Seven fishponds at Ufton Court?

Seven fishponds at Ufton Court 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 1006976.

What other scheduled monuments are near Seven fishponds at Ufton Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Late Iron Age oppidum and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and associated features (4.6 km), Flex Ditch (5.1 km), Three sections of a linear earthwork between Churchlane Copse and Early Bridge Copse, south of Silchester (5.4 km).

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