Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWarren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest

Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest

England
List entry 1015433
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest is a medieval rabbit warren situated within the Essex woodland landscape. The site represents a documented example of medieval land use and game management, a practice integral to the economy and subsistence strategies of medieval estates. The warren would have been maintained as an enclosed or managed area for the breeding and harvesting of rabbits, a valued resource in the medieval period. Its location within Hatfield Forest, itself a significant medieval landscape feature in Essex, reflects the organized exploitation of forest resources during the medieval period.

Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015433. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest?

Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest is a medieval rabbit warren situated within the Essex woodland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015433.

Who is responsible for protecting Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest?

Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest 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 1015433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Ryes moated site (2.8 km), Hatfield Broad Oak Priory (3.1 km), Lea Hall moated site (4.5 km).

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