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Ravensdale deer park, lodge, mill and fishpond is a medieval monument complex situated in Derbyshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a managed deer park alongside associated structures typical of aristocratic estate management. The site dates primarily to the medieval period, when deer parks represented significant investments by the nobility and gentry, serving both as hunting reserves and symbols of landholding status. The monument includes the physical traces of a lodge, mill and fishpond, features which would have supported the operation and enjoyment of the park and the broader estate economy. The surviving earthworks and landscape features provide archaeological evidence of medieval land use and the material infrastructure of elite hunting culture in the region.
Ravensdale deer park, lodge, mill and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021232. View the official record →
Ravensdale deer park, lodge, mill and fishpond is a medieval monument complex situated in Derbyshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a managed deer park alongside associated structures typical of aristocratic estate management. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021232.
Ravensdale deer park, lodge, mill and fishpond 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 1021232.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mugginton medieval settlement and part of an open field system (0.9 km), Fishponds 260m north west of Mercaston Hall Farm (1 km), Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base in the churchyard of All Saints' Church (3.5 km).
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