Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBush Wood moated site and hollow-way

Bush Wood moated site and hollow-way

England
List entry 1017608
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bush Wood moated site and hollow-way is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire, comprising a moated enclosure associated with a sunken trackway. The moated site, typically dating to the medieval period, represents domestic settlement activity of a kind widespread across southern England during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The hollow-way indicates sustained use of a route through the landscape, likely serving both local communication and possibly longer-distance traffic. Together, the features demonstrate the pattern of medieval land use and settlement organisation characteristic of the Hertfordshire countryside.

Bush Wood moated site and hollow-way is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017608. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bush Wood moated site and hollow-way?

Bush Wood moated site and hollow-way is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire, comprising a moated enclosure associated with a sunken trackway. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017608.

Who is responsible for protecting Bush Wood moated site and hollow-way?

Bush Wood moated site and hollow-way 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 1017608.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bush Wood moated site and hollow-way?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pain's End moated site. (4 km), Moated site, Little Cokenach (4.1 km), Anstey motte and bailey castle (4.3 km).

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