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Coldharbour Moat is a scheduled ancient monument in Hertfordshire consisting of the earthwork remains of a medieval moated enclosure. The site preserves a substantial rectangular moat, typical of defensive or high-status domestic settlements dating to the medieval period, likely established between the 12th and 14th centuries. Such moated sites were common features of the medieval landscape, serving as the focal point of manorial holdings or substantial farmsteads, and their survival as earthworks provides valuable evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use. The Coldharbour moat remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding the medieval occupation and organisation of the Hertfordshire countryside.
Coldharbour Moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010744. View the official record →
Coldharbour Moat is a scheduled ancient monument in Hertfordshire consisting of the earthwork remains of a medieval moated enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010744.
Coldharbour Moat 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 1010744.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stocking Lane moated site (3.8 km), Baroque garden in Grotto Wood (5 km), Roxford moated site, Hertingfordbury (5.1 km).
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