Scheduled MonumentsEnglandColdharbour Moat

Coldharbour Moat

England
List entry 1010744
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coldharbour Moat is a medieval moated site located in Hertfordshire. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former position of a dwelling, a settlement form typical of the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Moated homesteads of this type served both defensive and status-indicating functions, providing protection for high-status residences and their associated farmland during the medieval period. The site remains visible as an earthwork feature and represents evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the county.

Coldharbour Moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010744. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coldharbour Moat?

Coldharbour Moat is a medieval moated site located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010744.

Who is responsible for protecting Coldharbour Moat?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coldharbour Moat?

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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