Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor

England
List entry 1011300
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor is a medieval defensive and agricultural complex located in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure together with fishponds and accompanying earthwork features, typical of the settlement and resource management practices of the medieval period. The moat would have served both defensive and status-signalling functions, whilst the fishponds represent the importance of freshwater fish farming to the medieval economy and diet of its inhabitants. The site dates to the medieval period, representing a significant example of the integrated approach to landscape management that characterised elite medieval settlement patterns in southern England.

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011300. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor?

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor is a medieval defensive and agricultural complex located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011300.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor?

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham 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 1011300.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 150m west of Loughton Manor (5.2 km), A medieval manorial complex comprising a twin moated site, fishpond and associated earthworks 750m west of St Mary's Church (6 km), The Toot: a motte and bailey castle and later manorial complex 450m south west of St Mary's Church (6.1 km).

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