Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLittle London moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosures, Kings Langley

Little London moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosures, Kings Langley

England
List entry 1010911
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little London moated site is a medieval settlement complex located in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. The monument comprises a moated enclosure and associated earthwork features that represent the remains of a medieval domestic or manorial establishment, likely dating from the medieval period. The moated site itself consists of a substantial water-filled or water-marked ditch surrounding a central platform, a characteristic defensive and status-marking feature of medieval elite residences. The surrounding earthwork enclosures indicate the wider settlement pattern and economic activities associated with the main moated dwelling, providing evidence of the agricultural and domestic organisation of this medieval community.

Little London moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosures, Kings Langley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010911. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little London moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosures, Kings Langley?

Little London moated site is a medieval settlement complex located in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010911.

Who is responsible for protecting Little London moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosures, Kings Langley?

Little London moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosures, Kings Langley 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 1010911.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little London moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosures, Kings Langley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Royal Palace (site of) (1.5 km), Dominican Priory (site of) (excluding inhabited parts) (1.6 km), One of two barrows on Chipperfield Common (3 km).

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