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Monk's Court is a medieval moated site located in Herefordshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat that formerly enclosed a domestic or manorial dwelling, typical of medieval settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches. Dating from the medieval period, the site represents evidence of significant landholding and local authority, likely associated with monastic or gentry occupation given its nomenclature. The moated enclosure remains visible as an earthwork feature, preserving an important record of medieval land use and social hierarchy in the county.
'Monk's Court' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007313. View the official record →
Monk's Court is a medieval moated site located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007313.
'Monk's Court' 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 1007313.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound N of the church (0.3 km), Moated site at Court House Farm (3 km), North Herefordshire Rowe Ditch (3.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of 'Monk's Court''s history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
'Monk's Court' stands on Pridoli Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Pridoli. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.