In a field south of Marston Magna church are the remains of a rectangular moat and two fishponds. The moat dates from about 1300 and may have surrounded a grand house belonging to the lord of the manor. Fishponds were a status symbol and a source of fresh fish and waterfowl.
To find out more about Marston Magna click here to read its entry in the Historic Environment Record.
Visitor information
Address: Garston Lane, Marston Magna, Yeovil, BA22 8DN
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The site is a Scheduled Monument.
There is a footpath across the site. Please keep dogs on leads and follow the Country Code.
Limited car parking is available near the church.