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Moated site and associated earthworks south-west of Home Wood is a medieval defensive settlement located in Hertfordshire. The monument comprises a substantial moated enclosure surrounded by water-filled ditches, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval manorial sites dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Associated earthworks in the vicinity indicate the presence of additional settlement features and agricultural infrastructure contemporary with the moat's use. Such moated sites typically served as secure residences for landholding families and represent important physical evidence of medieval social hierarchy and land management practices.
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 settlement 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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