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Apsley Bury moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument situated south of Apsley End in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of high-status medieval settlement, accompanied by an associated fishpond which served both practical and ornamental functions characteristic of manor houses from the twelfth century onwards. The earthwork remains preserve evidence of domestic occupation and land management practices during the medieval period. Such moated sites are significant for understanding the distribution and development of aristocratic and gentry residences in the English Midlands and eastern counties.
Apsley Bury moated site and fishpond, south of Apsley End is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010927. View the official record →
Apsley Bury moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument situated south of Apsley End in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010927.
Apsley Bury moated site and fishpond, south of Apsley End 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 1010927.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Knocking Knoll, 640m E of Pegsdon Common Farm (2 km), Moated site in Pegsdon Belt (2 km), Bowl barrow in Tingley Field Plantation, near Pegsdon (2.3 km).
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