Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHalf Moat Manor House, moated site and associated leat, Cheshunt.

Half Moat Manor House, moated site and associated leat, Cheshunt.

England
List entry 1012163
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Half Moat Manor House is a moated site located in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval manor with its associated water-filled moat. The monument dates to the medieval period, representing the domestic and defensive arrangements typical of manorial settlements of that era. The site retains visible moating that would have originally surrounded the principal residence, whilst the associated leat represents the managed water system that supplied and drained the moat. As a scheduled ancient monument, Half Moat Manor House preserves important archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and manorial organisation in the Lea Valley region of Hertfordshire.

Half Moat Manor House, moated site and associated leat, Cheshunt. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Half Moat Manor House, moated site and associated leat, Cheshunt.?

Half Moat Manor House is a moated site located in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval manor with its associated water-filled moat. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012163.

Who is responsible for protecting Half Moat Manor House, moated site and associated leat, Cheshunt.?

Half Moat Manor House, moated site and associated leat, Cheshunt. 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 1012163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Half Moat Manor House, moated site and associated leat, Cheshunt.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Theobalds Palace, Waltham Cross (1.6 km), World War II Bofors Anti-aircraft gun platform 340m south east of Cheshunt railway station (2.4 km), Eleanor Cross, Waltham Cross (2.6 km).

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