Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRavenstone Priory, moats and fishponds

Ravenstone Priory, moats and fishponds

England
List entry 1006917
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ravenstone Priory is a medieval priory site located in Buckinghamshire, England, with archaeological remains reflecting its establishment as a religious house during the medieval period. The monument is characterised by surviving earthworks including substantial moats and fishponds, which represent both the defensive and economic features typical of monastic complexes of this era. These water features demonstrate the priory's self-sufficiency and the practical infrastructure required to support a monastic community. The site's physical remains provide archaeological evidence of medieval monastic settlement patterns and land management practices in Buckinghamshire.

Ravenstone Priory, moats and fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006917. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ravenstone Priory, moats and fishponds?

Ravenstone Priory is a medieval priory site located in Buckinghamshire, England, with archaeological remains reflecting its establishment as a religious house during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006917.

Who is responsible for protecting Ravenstone Priory, moats and fishponds?

Ravenstone Priory, moats and fishponds 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 1006917.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ravenstone Priory, moats and fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tyringham Bridge (4.5 km), Moated site 70m south of Long Plantation, Hanslope Park (6.1 km), Moated site known as Caves Manor immediately east of the Manor House (6.2 km).

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