Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green Farm

Moated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green Farm

England
List entry 1010912
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Hertfordshire. The monument comprises a moat defining the perimeter of a residential or manorial holding, typical of medieval settlement patterns in England between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. The moat survives as an earthwork feature, indicating the original water-filled ditch that once surrounded the main dwelling and its immediate curtilage. Associated remains within and around the moated enclosure likely include buried structural evidence and occupation deposits relating to the medieval inhabitants of this minor aristocratic or substantial peasant holding.

Moated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010912. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green Farm?

Moated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010912.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green Farm?

Moated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green 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 1010912.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and associated remains, west of Hooks Green Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chesfield Church (4.3 km), Ardeley Bury moated site and fishpond (5.3 km), Earthworks in Boxwood (5.5 km).

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