Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLavendon Abbey: the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, fishponds and field system at Lavendon Grange

Lavendon Abbey: the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, fishponds and field system at Lavendon Grange

England
List entry 1011309
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lavendon Abbey is a Premonstratensian foundation situated in Buckinghamshire, England, which operated as a house of the White Canons from its establishment in the twelfth century. The monastic community at Lavendon occupied extensive lands at Lavendon Grange, where the physical landscape still bears evidence of medieval exploitation in the form of fishponds and an organised field system that sustained the abbey's domestic and economic activities. The site represents a characteristic example of Premonstratensian settlement, combining monastic buildings with managed agricultural infrastructure that characterised the order's approach to land use and resource management. The earthworks and field patterns visible at the grange demonstrate the enduring impact of medieval monastic occupation upon the Buckinghamshire countryside.

Lavendon Abbey: the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, fishponds and field system at Lavendon Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011309. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lavendon Abbey: the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, fishponds and field system at Lavendon Grange?

Lavendon Abbey is a Premonstratensian foundation situated in Buckinghamshire, England, which operated as a house of the White Canons from its establishment in the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011309.

Who is responsible for protecting Lavendon Abbey: the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, fishponds and field system at Lavendon Grange?

Lavendon Abbey: the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, fishponds and field system at Lavendon Grange 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 1011309.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lavendon Abbey: the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, fishponds and field system at Lavendon Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham (6.8 km), Moated site 410m south east of Maukins (6.8 km), Bowl barrow at junction of Crofts End and Bedford Road (7.2 km).

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