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Moated site and associated enclosure at Rectory Farm is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a form of defensive or prestige residence common among the minor gentry and substantial farmers during the medieval period, typically dating from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat itself would have formed a water-filled ditch surrounding the central residential platform, whilst the associated enclosure represents additional agricultural or domestic land use connected to the primary dwelling. Such moated sites are characteristic of the English medieval landscape and often indicate the presence of a significant household or manorial centre within the locality.
Moated site and associated enclosure at Rectory Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009451. View the official record →
Moated site and associated enclosure at Rectory Farm is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009451.
Moated site and associated enclosure at Rectory Farm 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 1009451.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Saxon settlement, and probable prehistoric ring ditches, west of Pirton village (0.3 km), Toot Hill motte and bailey castle and shrunken medieval village at Pirton (0.7 km), Bowl barrow at Knocking Knoll, 640m E of Pegsdon Common Farm (1.3 km).
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