Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's Church

Moated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's Church

England
List entry 1011306
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's Church is a medieval monument located in Buckinghamshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure associated with fishponds, representing a characteristic form of elite domestic settlement and resource management dating to the medieval period. Such moated sites typically served as the residential and defensive centres of minor gentry or substantial landholders, whilst the fishponds would have provided both a food source and a status symbol. The combination of moat and fishponds demonstrates the integration of practical agricultural management with the architectural expression of medieval social hierarchy.

Moated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011306. View the official record →

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What is Moated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's Church?

Moated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's Church is a medieval monument located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011306.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's Church?

Moated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's Church 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 1011306.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishponds 280m south-east of St Lawrence's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of ring ditches and enclosures at Tyringham (2 km), Deserted medieval settlement at Filgrave, immediately west of Rectory Farm (2.2 km), Tyringham Bridge (3.8 km).

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