Scheduled MonumentsEnglandReed Hall moated site, Reed

Reed Hall moated site, Reed

England
List entry 1013343
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Reed Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located near the village of Reed in Hertfordshire. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, a common form of medieval domestic settlement in lowland England, typically indicating a residence of some status during the medieval period. The moat itself survives as a substantial water-filled or water-marked ditch surrounding the former hall platform, representing a significant investment in landscape modification. Such moated sites, of which this is one example among many recorded in Hertfordshire, generally date from the 12th to 16th centuries and reflect patterns of medieval rural settlement and land ownership in the county.

Reed Hall moated site, Reed is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013343. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Reed Hall moated site, Reed?

Reed Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located near the village of Reed in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013343.

Who is responsible for protecting Reed Hall moated site, Reed?

Reed Hall moated site, Reed 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 1013343.

What other scheduled monuments are near Reed Hall moated site, Reed?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'The Mount' (3.3 km), Pain's End moated site. (4.8 km), Hankins Moated Site, Roe Green (5 km).

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