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Sillenhurst moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure with associated fishpond features, characteristic of medieval manorial settlements and their agricultural infrastructure. Moated sites of this type typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, representing the domestic and economic centres of medieval landholding. The combination of moat and fishpond indicates both defensive or status considerations and the practical management of water resources for food production, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of medieval rural estates.
Sillenhurst moated site and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017005. View the official record →
Sillenhurst moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017005.
Sillenhurst moated site and fishpond 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 1017005.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lea Head moated site (2.5 km), Bowl barrow 120m south west of Dorrington Cottage, Pipe Gate (2.6 km), Moated site, four pond bays and an associated enclosure at Willoughbridge Park (4.1 km).
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