Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPreceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, associated fishponds, medieval settlement of Hogshaw and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, 200m south of Hogshaw Farm

Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, associated fishponds, medieval settlement of Hogshaw and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, 200m south of Hogshaw Farm

England
List entry 1405586
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England
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History & significance

Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers is a medieval monastic site located near Hogshaw in Buckinghamshire, comprising the estate held by the military religious order of the Knights Hospitallers during the medieval period. The complex included associated fishponds, a medieval settlement at Hogshaw, and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, situated approximately two hundred metres south of Hogshaw Farm. The preceptory represents an important example of Hospitaller landholding in England, reflecting the order's substantial property acquisitions and economic activities during the medieval period. The survival of both settlement remains and ecclesiastical structures at the site provides evidence of the interconnected religious, agricultural, and residential functions characteristic of such monastic precincts.

Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, associated fishponds, medieval settlement of Hogshaw and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, 200m south of Hogshaw Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1405586. View the official record →

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What is Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, associated fishponds, medieval settlement of Hogshaw and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, 200m south of Hogshaw Farm?

Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers is a medieval monastic site located near Hogshaw in Buckinghamshire, comprising the estate held by the military religious order of the Knights Hospitallers during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1405586.

Who is responsible for protecting Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, associated fishponds, medieval settlement of Hogshaw and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, 200m south of Hogshaw Farm?

Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, associated fishponds, medieval settlement of Hogshaw and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, 200m south of Hogshaw Farm 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 1405586.

What other scheduled monuments are near Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, associated fishponds, medieval settlement of Hogshaw and the site of the medieval church of St John the Baptist, 200m south of Hogshaw Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village (site of) at Fulbrook Farm (1.3 km), Deserted village (site of) at Denham Lodge (2.4 km), Quainton medieval standing cross (2.5 km).

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