Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWesthope moat and fishpond

Westhope moat and fishpond

England
List entry 1010373
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Westhope moat and fishpond is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure with an associated fishpond, features characteristic of high-status medieval settlement and domestic economy. The moat represents the defensive and prestige elements typical of medieval manorial sites, whilst the fishpond reflects the importance of fish farming to medieval aristocratic households. The monument dates to the medieval period and survives as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in the county.

Westhope moat and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010373. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Westhope moat and fishpond?

Westhope moat and fishpond is a medieval earthwork monument located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010373.

Who is responsible for protecting Westhope moat and fishpond?

Westhope moat and fishpond 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 1010373.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westhope moat and fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 120m south west of Belair (4.1 km), Norton Camp: a large multivallate hillfort (4.5 km), Camp Ring motte and bailey castle, enclosure, fishpond and ridge and furrow 400m east of Culmington Farm (4.9 km).

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