Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond

Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond

England
List entry 1008552
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond is a scheduled ancient monument located in Leicestershire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement alongside an associated fishpond. The village was abandoned during the medieval period, a phenomenon common across England during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, leaving behind ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns and structural platforms that mark the positions of former buildings. The fishpond represents the agricultural and domestic infrastructure typical of medieval rural communities, serving both practical sustenance and manorial status. The surviving earthworks provide important archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the East Midlands region.

Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008552. View the official record →

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What is Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond?

Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond is a scheduled ancient monument located in Leicestershire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement alongside an associated fishpond. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008552.

Who is responsible for protecting Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond?

Stormsworth deserted medieval village 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 1008552.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric settlement site 1/2 mile (800m) SW of village (1.8 km), Medieval village of Stanford (2.1 km), Moated site and fishponds south-west of Highfields Farm (2.4 km).

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