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Moated site and associated earthworks south-west of Home Wood is a medieval defensive and domestic complex located in Hertfordshire. The site comprises a substantial moat surrounding a central platform, typical of high-status residential enclosures constructed during the medieval period, most likely between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries. The earthworks indicate a fortified dwelling of some importance, reflecting the status and security concerns of its medieval occupant. The survival of these features in the landscape provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in Hertfordshire.
Moated site and associated earthworks south-west of Home Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013025. View the official record →
Moated site and associated earthworks south-west of Home Wood is a medieval defensive and domestic complex located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013025.
Moated site and associated earthworks south-west of Home Wood 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 1013025.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital (2.1 km), Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital (2.3 km), Bowl barrow 110m north-east of Harlow Hospital (2.4 km).
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