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Three fishponds at Winslade is a complex of medieval fish ponds located in Devon. The ponds represent evidence of the medieval exploitation of freshwater resources for food production, a common practice on estates of sufficient scale and resources. The site comprises three distinct pond features that reflect medieval agricultural and dietary practices, with fishponds serving both practical and recreational purposes for the landholding community. The monuments date to the medieval period and survive as earthwork remains within the Winslade landscape.
Three fishponds at Winslade is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017979. View the official record →
Three fishponds at Winslade is a complex of medieval fish ponds located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017979.
Three fishponds at Winslade 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 1017979.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 600m and 750m west of Wrangworthy cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (1.4 km), Bowl barrow 130m north of Wrangworthy Cross, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (1.4 km), Four bowl barrows 110m and 360m west of Wrangworthy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (1.5 km).
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