Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm

Barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm

England
List entry 1006955
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm is a medieval complex of agricultural and domestic structures located in Buckinghamshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, characteristic of medieval manorial organisation, alongside associated fishpond facilities which provided both sustenance and status to the medieval household. The dovecote, a structure for rearing pigeons, represents a further element of the medieval farming economy, typically restricted to properties of some standing. These features date to the medieval period and collectively demonstrate the integrated nature of medieval rural settlement and the economic self-sufficiency required of a functioning medieval estate.

Barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006955. View the official record →

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What is Barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm?

The barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm is a medieval complex of agricultural and domestic structures located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006955.

Who is responsible for protecting Barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm?

Barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm 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 1006955.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barn and fishpond and moated site with dovecote at Church Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow on Moneybury Hill, 500m NNE of the Bridgewater Monument. (5.7 km), Two barrows at Bridgewater Monument (6.2 km), Bowl barrow in Aldbury Nowers wood, 280m south east of Northfield Grange (6.3 km).

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