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Moated mound at Cole Green near Brent Pelham is a medieval fortified earthwork situated in Hertfordshire. The monument consists of a substantial mound surrounded by a water-filled moat, a defensive arrangement typical of manorial sites dating from the 11th to 13th centuries. Such moated mounds commonly served as the focal points of medieval settlements, providing protection for high-status residences and administrative centres. The site represents an important example of medieval earthwork fortification practices in the eastern counties of England.
Moated mound at Cole Green near Brent Pelham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005256. View the official record →
Moated mound at Cole Green near Brent Pelham is a medieval fortified earthwork situated in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005256.
Moated mound at Cole Green near Brent Pelham 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 1005256.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chamberlain's Moat. (1.1 km), St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds. (2.1 km), Moated mound near Hale Farm (2.2 km).
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