Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo fishponds in Oddens Wood

Two fishponds in Oddens Wood

England
List entry 1015696
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two fishponds in Oddens Wood is a medieval monument located in Dorset, England. The site comprises two distinct fishponds that represent the remains of managed water features typical of medieval estate management and subsistence practices. Such fishponds, which functioned as important sources of protein for both monastic and secular medieval communities, are commonly found in association with manorial complexes and woodland management systems. The ponds at Oddens Wood demonstrate the medieval period's systematic exploitation of natural resources within organized landscapes.

Two fishponds in Oddens Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015696. View the official record →

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What is Two fishponds in Oddens Wood?

Two fishponds in Oddens Wood is a medieval monument located in Dorset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015696.

Who is responsible for protecting Two fishponds in Oddens Wood?

Two fishponds in Oddens Wood 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 1015696.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two fishponds in Oddens Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Peter's Abbey (0.3 km), St Catherine's Chapel, field system and quarries at Chapel Hill (0.6 km), Round barrow 250yds (230m) S of Chapel Coppice (0.9 km).

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