Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt John's Pelham moated site and fishponds.

St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds.

England
List entry 1010748
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and associated pond features. The site represents a typical example of a high-status medieval residence, with the moat forming a defensive and prestige boundary around a domestic dwelling, likely dating to the medieval period. The fishponds indicate the site's connection to the management of water resources for food production and estate management, practices characteristic of manorial settlements. The monument survives as earthwork features and contributes to the archaeological understanding of medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation in Hertfordshire.

St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010748. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds.?

St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and associated pond features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010748.

Who is responsible for protecting St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds.?

St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds. 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 1010748.

What other scheduled monuments are near St John's Pelham moated site and fishponds.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated mound at Cole Green near Brent Pelham (2.1 km), Bummers Hill: a bowl barrow 135m north-west of Mutfords Cottages (2.7 km), Chamberlain's Moat. (2.8 km).

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