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Moated site 60m south west of Old Court Farm, Hemhill is a medieval defensive earthwork situated in Herefordshire. The monument comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a form of fortification characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the fortified residences of minor gentry or substantial landholders, combining practical defence with a demonstration of status and authority within the manorial landscape. The earthwork survives as a prominent archaeological feature and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage protection.
Moated site 60m south west of Old Court Farm, Hemhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014883. View the official record →
Moated site 60m south west of Old Court Farm, Hemhill is a medieval defensive earthwork situated in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014883.
Moated site 60m south west of Old Court Farm, Hemhill 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 1014883.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard (3.4 km), Mordiford Bridge (4.3 km), Churchyard cross in Holy Rood churchyard (4.3 km).
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