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Penne's Place is a moated site located in Aldenham, Hertfordshire. The monument comprises a rectangular moat surrounding an island platform, a defensive and residential earthwork typical of medieval settlement patterns in England. Dating to the medieval period, the site represents a form of domestic fortification that was common among minor gentry and substantial landholders during the later medieval centuries. The moat remains a significant archaeological feature that preserves evidence of medieval settlement and land use in the Aldenham locality.
Penne's Place moated site, Aldenham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013001. View the official record →
Penne's Place is a moated site located in Aldenham, Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013001.
Penne's Place moated site, Aldenham 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 1013001.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 18th century obelisk commemorating Cassivellaunus, at Brockley Hill, Stanmore (2.9 km), Brockley Hill Romano-British pottery and settlement (3 km), Linear earthworks in Pear Wood, W of Watling Street (3.3 km).
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