Argents Mead Moat Restoration

Descriptions

Argents Mead is a popular park in the heart of Hinckley and is well used and valued by the community. At the heart of the park is a moat that was a defensive part of a historic Motte and Bailey fortification. The Moat is currently utilised as a feature of the park and preserved as a historic monument. The raised part of the structure features the town war memorial and is an important feature of the site and offers a place for quiet reflection. Following a detailed survey of the moat, the Borough Council of Hinckley and Bosworth are seeking bid submissions to restore the moat including tree works, de-silting, bank stabilisation, biodiversity enhancement and ongoing improvements to water quality and to preserve the integrity of the moat for the residents of Hinckley and the surrounding area.