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The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale at Gilston Park, Eastwick, is a medieval monument complex comprising a substantial moated homestead with attached enclosures for the management of deer. The moated site itself dates from the medieval period and represents a high-status residential settlement, whilst the deer-pen enclosure and park pale indicate the site's connection to aristocratic hunting practices and the maintenance of a deer park, a characteristic feature of medieval elite estates. The physical remains demonstrate the integration of domestic and recreational land use typical of substantial medieval properties in Hertfordshire. The monument survives as earthwork features and contributes significantly to understanding the medieval settlement pattern and rural economy of the region.
The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale, Gilston Park, Eastwick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013017. View the official record →
The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale at Gilston Park, Eastwick, is a medieval monument complex comprising a substantial moated homestead with attached enclosures for the management of deer. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013017.
The Mount moated site and associated deer-pen enclosure and park pale, Gilston Park, Eastwick 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 1013017.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netteswellbury Barn, Netteswell (3.1 km), Passmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook (3.1 km), Cold War Heavy Anti-aircraft gun site, 330m and 220m north east of Halls Green Farm (4.4 km).
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