Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBatch Wood, moated manorial site

Batch Wood, moated manorial site

England
List entry 1012407
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Batch Wood is a moated manorial site located in Hertfordshire, England, representing the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement pattern. The site preserves the characteristic defensive and status-defining water-filled ditch system that surrounded the residential and administrative core of a manor, a feature commonly dating to the medieval period. Such moated sites are significant archaeological monuments for understanding the organisation of medieval rural settlements and the material expression of seigneurial authority in the English landscape.

Batch Wood, moated manorial site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012407. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Batch Wood, moated manorial site?

Batch Wood is a moated manorial site located in Hertfordshire, England, representing the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement pattern. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012407.

Who is responsible for protecting Batch Wood, moated manorial site?

Batch Wood, moated manorial site 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 1012407.

What other scheduled monuments are near Batch Wood, moated manorial site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Verulamium, site of (1.8 km), St Albans Abbey Gatehouse (2.1 km), The Clock Tower (2.1 km).

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