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
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, fishponds and associated earthworks 150m south-east of Haversham Manor is a medieval monument comprising a moated enclosure with attached fishponds and related landscape features. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a characteristic form of high-status settlement organisation combining residential and productive functions typical of manorial complexes. The moated platform and fishpond system demonstrate the economic importance of freshwater fish farming to the medieval household, whilst the earthworks preserve evidence of the spatial arrangement of domestic and agricultural activities. The monument survives as earthwork remains within the Buckinghamshire landscape and is listed as a nationally important archaeological site.

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 monument comprising a moated enclosure with attached fishponds and related landscape features. 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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