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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Overview

History & significance

Little London moated site is a medieval settlement earthwork located at Kings Langley in Hertfordshire, comprising a substantial moated enclosure with associated field systems and occupation evidence. The site dates to the medieval period, with the moat and surrounding features representing a significant example of medieval domestic and agricultural organisation in the locality. The earthworks remain substantially preserved as buried and visible remains, including the characteristic water-filled or water-marked moat that defines the central domestic enclosure, alongside traces of outbuildings and land divisions. The site contributes to understanding of medieval settlement patterns and social organisation in Hertfordshire, particularly regarding the distribution of moated sites across the region during the medieval centuries.

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 earthwork located at Kings Langley in Hertfordshire, comprising a substantial moated enclosure with associated field systems and occupation evidence. 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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