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The moated site and two fishponds at The Rectory is a medieval monument located in Bedfordshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure together with two associated fishponds, features characteristic of high-status medieval settlement and land management. The moated site itself dates to the medieval period, likely serving a substantial residence, whilst the fishponds represent the medieval practice of creating managed water bodies for both food production and estate management. Such complexes were typically constructed from the twelfth century onwards and remained in use through the later medieval period, reflecting the prosperity and social standing of their owners.
Moated site and two fishponds at The Rectory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009588. View the official record →
The moated site and two fishponds at The Rectory is a medieval monument located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009588.
Moated site and two fishponds at The Rectory 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 1009588.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Ruxox Farm (5 km), The De Grey Mausoleum (5.2 km), The Mount: a motte and bailey castle (6.9 km).
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