Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up End

Moated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up End

England
List entry 1011296
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up End is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure with associated fishponds, features characteristic of high-status medieval occupation dating to the medieval period. The moated site would have defended a substantial dwelling, whilst the fishponds represent investment in food production typical of medieval manorial enterprises. The earthworks survive as landscape features demonstrating patterns of medieval land use and settlement hierarchy in the region.

Moated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up End is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up End?

Moated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up End is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011296.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up End?

Moated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up End 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 1011296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishponds 200m north-west of Up End?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tickford Bridge (4.5 km), Civil War defences in Bury Field (4.7 km), A moated site, three fishponds, two trackways and field systems at Moat Farm (5.6 km).

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