Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall

Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall

England
List entry 1015708
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall is a medieval religious establishment located in Derbyshire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated precinct associated with the Knights Templar or Knights Hospitaller, along with a ruined chapel and fishpond typical of monastic resource management. The moated enclosure, visible as a substantial earthwork, dates from the medieval period and reflects the defensive and ceremonial significance of such preceptories in the landscape. The fishpond would have served both practical and aesthetic functions, common to many religious foundations of the medieval era.

Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015708. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall?

Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall is a medieval religious establishment located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015708.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall?

Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall 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 1015708.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated preceptory, chapel and fishpond at Stydd Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement, including open field system, immediately west of Bentley Fields Farm (1.6 km), Cubley Hall moated site (2.5 km), Wyaston hlaew (2.7 km).

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