Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House

England
List entry 1019504
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House is a pair of medieval water management features located in Wiltshire. The fishponds are situated in close proximity to the manor house settlement and represent the agricultural infrastructure typical of medieval manorial estates, where such constructed water bodies served both practical and economic functions. Dating to the medieval period, the ponds reflect the period's approach to food production and resource management within the landscape. The feature survives as an archaeological monument and is recorded within the National Heritage List for England.

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019504. View the official record →

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What is Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House?

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House is a pair of medieval water management features located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019504.

Who is responsible for protecting Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House?

Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House 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 1019504.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge) (5.1 km), Murhill tramway and wharf (5.4 km), Monastic grange at Barton Farm (5.6 km).

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