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Medieval fishery and warren in Home Wood is a scheduled ancient monument in Bedfordshire comprising the physical remains of medieval fish ponds and a rabbit warren. The site dates to the medieval period, when such installations formed important elements of aristocratic or manorial estate management, providing both protein and hunting sport for the landholding elite. The earthworks visible today include a series of pond banks and water management features typical of constructed medieval fisheries, alongside warren banks and associated landscape modifications. Such dual-use sites were characteristic of the organized exploitation of woodland resources during the medieval period, demonstrating the systematic approach to food production and leisure activities that defined the management of high-status estates.
Medieval fishery and warren in Home Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018455. View the official record →
Medieval fishery and warren in Home Wood is a scheduled ancient monument in Bedfordshire comprising the physical remains of medieval fish ponds and a rabbit warren. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018455.
Medieval fishery and warren in Home Wood 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 1018455.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quince Hill ringwork, Old Warden (1.9 km), Moated site, near Hill House, Old Warden (3.3 km), Warden Abbey (3.7 km).
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