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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gannock Grove moated site and hollow-way is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire. The site comprises a moated enclosure, characteristic of medieval manorial settlements of the 12th to 16th centuries, alongside an associated hollow-way that testifies to historical patterns of land use and communication routes. The moated element represents a form of domestic fortification and water management common amongst the gentry and substantial landholders of medieval England. The hollow-way, formed through prolonged use as a tracked routeway, demonstrates the cumulative impact of traffic across the landscape during the medieval and early post-medieval periods.

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 monument located in Hertfordshire. 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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