Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArdeley Bury moated site and fishpond

Ardeley Bury moated site and fishpond

England
List entry 1012450
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ardeley Bury moated site and fishpond is a medieval earthwork monument located in Hertfordshire. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure with an associated fishpond, typical of high-status medieval settlement patterns in England. The moat and pond features are preserved as earthwork banks and hollows that survive in the landscape, providing evidence of medieval agricultural and domestic organisation. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes to understanding of medieval settlement hierarchy and land management in the region.

Ardeley Bury moated site and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012450. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardeley Bury moated site and fishpond?

Ardeley Bury moated site and fishpond is a medieval earthwork monument located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012450.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardeley Bury moated site and fishpond?

Ardeley Bury moated site 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 1012450.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardeley Bury moated site and fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Walkern Bury ringwork (1.1 km), Moor Hall: a moated manorial site and associated earthworks immediately north-east of Moor Green (2.6 km), The Island: a moated site 500m south-east of Flanders Green (3.2 km).

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