Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTitchmarsh Castle moated site and fishponds

Titchmarsh Castle moated site and fishponds

England
List entry 1011038
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Titchmarsh Castle moated site and fishponds is a medieval residential and agricultural complex located in Northamptonshire. The site comprises an earthwork castle platform surrounded by a substantial moat, together with associated fishponds that formed part of the medieval manor's economic infrastructure. Dating from the medieval period, the monument represents the physical remains of a high-status residential settlement, with the moated enclosure typifying the fortified domestic architecture favoured by the Norman and post-Conquest gentry. The fishponds demonstrate the importance of managed freshwater fish farming to the estate's subsistence and status during the medieval centuries.

Titchmarsh Castle moated site and fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011038. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Titchmarsh Castle moated site and fishponds?

Titchmarsh Castle moated site and fishponds is a medieval residential and agricultural complex located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011038.

Who is responsible for protecting Titchmarsh Castle moated site and fishponds?

Titchmarsh Castle 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 1011038.

What other scheduled monuments are near Titchmarsh Castle moated site and fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two post mill mounds 560m and 660m north west of St John the Baptist's Church (4 km), Site of old manor house at Keyston (4.6 km), Remains of manor house and garden (5.6 km).

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