Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOxhey Hall moated site

Oxhey Hall moated site

England
List entry 1010727
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Oxhey Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive or prestigious residential feature characteristic of medieval settlement patterns. Dating to the medieval period, the moated site represents the location of a substantial domestic establishment, with the water-filled or damp ditch system serving both practical and symbolic functions typical of medieval gentry or manorial occupation. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork and forms part of the broader landscape of medieval settlement evidence in Hertfordshire.

Oxhey Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010727. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oxhey Hall moated site?

Oxhey Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010727.

Who is responsible for protecting Oxhey Hall moated site?

Oxhey Hall moated site 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 1010727.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oxhey Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pinner Hill ice house, 70m north east of Pinner Hill Golf Clubhouse (2.9 km), Grim's Ditch: four linear sections between Uxbridge Road and Oxhey Lane (3.8 km), Grim's Ditch: section extending 1500yds (1370m) NE from Oxhey Lane (3.9 km).

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