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Stocking Lane moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Hertfordshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding what would have been a domestic or manorial settlement, representing a common form of high-status residence in medieval England. The monument dates to the medieval period, likely established between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries when moated sites were at their most prevalent as a means of defence and status display. The physical remains survive as an earthwork feature, preserving evidence of settlement patterns and land use in medieval Hertfordshire.
Stocking Lane moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010743. View the official record →
Stocking Lane moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010743.
Stocking Lane 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 1010743.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coldharbour Moat (3.8 km), Motte castle south of Cock Lane (4.4 km), Section of Roman Ermine Street and associated roadside settlement, approximately 84m north of Turnford Brook (4.6 km).
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