Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor

Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor

England
List entry 1011297
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor is a medieval settlement complex located in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure and associated fishpond, which are characteristic features of high-status medieval occupation from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. The earthworks represent the physical remains of a manorial or gentry residence with its attendant water management features, which served both practical and status-signifying functions. Such sites are valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval rural settlement patterns and the organisation of aristocratic estates in southern England.

Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011297. View the official record →

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What is Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor?

Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor is a medieval settlement complex located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011297.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor?

Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor 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 1011297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church (1.4 km), Moated site with associated earthworks, 770m south of St Mary's Church, south of the junction of Childs Way and Fulmer Street (1.6 km), A medieval manorial complex comprising a twin moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 750m west of St Mary's Church (1.7 km).

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