Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAscott House: remains of 16th and 17th century mansion, formal gardens and warren

Ascott House: remains of 16th and 17th century mansion, formal gardens and warren

England
List entry 1018009
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Ascott House is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a substantial mansion of sixteenth and seventeenth century date, located in Buckinghamshire. The site retains evidence of the formal gardens and warren which served the house during its period of occupation, demonstrating the typical ancillary features of an elite residence of the early modern period. The surviving remains contribute to understanding of domestic architecture and estate management practices during the Tudor and Stuart periods in the region. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1018009.

Ascott House: remains of 16th and 17th century mansion, formal gardens and warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018009. View the official record →

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What is Ascott House: remains of 16th and 17th century mansion, formal gardens and warren?

Ascott House is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the remains of a substantial mansion of sixteenth and seventeenth century date, located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018009.

Who is responsible for protecting Ascott House: remains of 16th and 17th century mansion, formal gardens and warren?

Ascott House: remains of 16th and 17th century mansion, formal gardens and warren 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 1018009.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ascott House: remains of 16th and 17th century mansion, formal gardens and warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement remains at Crafton (3 km), Deserted village of Tiscott, NW of Broadmead Farm (4.5 km), Ardwick deserted medieval village (4.7 km).

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