Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Bushey Hall Farm

Moated site at Bushey Hall Farm

England
List entry 1005510
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Bushey Hall Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Hertfordshire. The site comprises a substantial moat, a water-filled ditch that once encircled a residential or manorial enclosure, typical of medieval elite settlement in southern England. Such moated sites were common from the twelfth century onwards, though this example likely dates to the medieval period proper. The survival of the moat as an earthwork feature demonstrates the enduring character of medieval land management and domestic fortification in the Hertfordshire landscape.

Moated site at Bushey Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005510. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Bushey Hall Farm?

Moated site at Bushey Hall Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005510.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Bushey Hall Farm?

Moated site at Bushey Hall 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 1005510.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Bushey Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grim's Ditch: section extending 1500yds (1370m) NE from Oxhey Lane (5.5 km), The Manor of the More (5.7 km), Grim's Ditch: four linear sections between Uxbridge Road and Oxhey Lane (6 km).

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