Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGannock Grove moated site and hollow-way

Gannock Grove moated site and hollow-way

England
List entry 1010907
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Gannock Grove moated site and hollow-way is a medieval settlement monument located in Hertfordshire, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive or high-status residential feature characteristic of medieval manorial settlements, alongside an associated hollow-way that would have served as a routeway through the landscape. The moated element and hollow-way together represent evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterning in the region, though the precise dating and historical occupation sequence of the site remain subjects for further archaeological investigation. Such moated sites were typically established from the twelfth century onwards, with many occupied into the early modern period.

Gannock Grove moated site and hollow-way is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010907. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gannock Grove moated site and hollow-way?

Gannock Grove moated site and hollow-way is a medieval settlement monument located in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010907.

Who is responsible for protecting Gannock Grove moated site and hollow-way?

Gannock Grove 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 1010907.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gannock Grove moated site and hollow-way?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'The Mount' (4 km), Pain's End moated site. (4.1 km), Moated site, Little Cokenach (4.4 km).

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