Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWillow Garth moated site and fishpond, Ecclesfield

Willow Garth moated site and fishpond, Ecclesfield

England
List entry 1012477
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Willow Garth moated site and fishpond is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure with associated fishponds, features characteristic of high-status medieval domestic occupation from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat would have served both defensive and water management functions, whilst the fishponds indicate provision for food resources typical of a prosperous medieval household. The site survives as earthwork remains and represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology in the Sheffield region.

Willow Garth moated site and fishpond, Ecclesfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012477. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Willow Garth moated site and fishpond, Ecclesfield?

Willow Garth moated site and fishpond is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012477.

Who is responsible for protecting Willow Garth moated site and fishpond, Ecclesfield?

Willow Garth moated site and fishpond, Ecclesfield 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 1012477.

What other scheduled monuments are near Willow Garth moated site and fishpond, Ecclesfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wincobank slight univallate hillfort and World War II anti-aircraft gun and searchlight emplacement (4.2 km), Roman Ridge: section 180yds (160m) long on SE slopes of Wincobank Hill (4.4 km), Roman Ridge: section 600yds (550m) long between Jenkin Lane (now Road) and Tylers Street (4.4 km).

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