OLD LEIGHTON FARM, STEWKLEY
Location/Address
None recorded
Type
Other site, structure or landscape
Assets that cannot fit any of the other categories. This category includes sites of archaeological interest, where the original form and function may not be apparent without the use of archaeological techniques and interpretation.Description
Site of medieval manor once held by Woburn Abbey which has left traces of two fishponds and a moat
STEWKLEY GRANGE, SITE OF MANOR ONCE HELD BY WOBURN ABBEY. REMAINS IN C18, OF SEVERAL FISHPONDS & HOUSE, MOATED ROUND (B3).
IN 1862 THERE WERE TRACES OF MOAT & 2 LARGE FISHPONDS IN FIELD CALLED THE GROVE (B1).
SURVEY AT1:2500, FILED (B4).
NGR TO SITE CENTRE (B5) . SEE ALSO CASS 2468 & 4326.
After the Dissolution the manor was granted to Charles Duke of Suffolk in 1538, with licence to alienate to Edmund Peckham in fee simple (B2).
Sherd of Roman greyware pottery found in animal burrow from the ditch wall, outside face, about 1/3 of way down face (B7).
Statement of Significance
Asset type
Site of medieval manor once held by Woburn Abbey which has left traces of two fishponds and a moat
Date Listed
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