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Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House is a pair of archaeological earthworks located in Wiltshire, England. The ponds represent the remains of a medieval aquaculture system, likely dating to the medieval period when such facilities were integral to the economy and food supply of manorial estates. The earthworks survive as visible landscape features demonstrating the agricultural investment undertaken by the manor's proprietors in fish cultivation, a practice that was widespread among English landowners during the medieval centuries. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance as physical evidence of medieval rural management and settlement patterns.
Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019504. View the official record →
Two medieval fishponds 170m north of Manor House is a pair of archaeological earthworks located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019504.
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.
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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