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The Charter Tower is a medieval fortified structure located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The tower dates from the medieval period and served defensive or administrative functions within the settlement. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important example of medieval military architecture in the region and provides evidence of the historical development of Hemel Hempstead as a significant settlement during the medieval era.
The Charter Tower, Hemel Hempstead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005260. View the official record →
The Charter Tower is a medieval fortified structure located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005260.
The Charter Tower, Hemel Hempstead 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 1005260.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boxmoor House Roman villa (2.6 km), Romano-Celtic temple complex at Wood Lane End, 280m SW of Woodwells Farm (2.8 km), Dominican Priory (site of) (excluding inhabited parts) (5.1 km).
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