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Blackburn Hall moated site is a medieval residential complex located in Bedfordshire, comprising a substantial moat surrounding the hall itself, along with associated fishponds and quarry features that reflect the economic and domestic arrangements of a substantial medieval household. The moat, which would have provided both defensive and ornamental functions typical of medieval manor houses, encloses an area that has yielded evidence of occupation and activity spanning the medieval period. The fishponds represent a common medieval agricultural feature, indicating the site's self-sufficiency and the importance of aquaculture to the estate's economy. The quarries associated with the complex demonstrate local resource exploitation, likely providing materials for building and maintenance of the hall and its ancillary structures.
Blackburn Hall moated site, associated fishponds and quarries is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012361. View the official record →
Blackburn Hall moated site is a medieval residential complex located in Bedfordshire, comprising a substantial moat surrounding the hall itself, along with associated fishponds and quarry features that reflect the economic and domestic arrangements of a substantial medieval household. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012361.
Blackburn Hall moated site, associated fishponds and quarries 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 1012361.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval lime kiln off Castle Lane (8.9 km), Bedford Castle motte and bailey (9 km), Mortuary enclosure 1200m north-west of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex (9.5 km).
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