Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPreceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys

Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys

England
List entry 1009196
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys is a medieval monastic complex located in Leicestershire. The site comprises the remains of a preceptory, a house belonging to a military religious order, together with associated earthworks including boundary features, two mounds, a fishpond and a dam. These features date to the medieval period and reflect the agricultural and administrative practices typical of such establishments. The survival of these earthwork features provides archaeological evidence of the settlement's medieval layout and land management.

Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009196. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys?

The Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys is a medieval monastic complex located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009196.

Who is responsible for protecting Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys?

Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys 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 1009196.

What other scheduled monuments are near Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at New Parks, Leicester (3.6 km), Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens (4 km), Jewry Wall: remains of a Roman bath house, palaestra and Anglo-Saxon church (5.1 km).

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