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Whomerley Wood moated site is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire, England. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive or prestigious residential feature typical of the medieval period. Moated sites of this type were commonly constructed from the twelfth century onwards, particularly during the later medieval centuries, and served both practical and status-conscious functions for landholding families. The survival of the moat earthwork at Whomerley Wood makes it an important example of domestic medieval settlement archaeology in the county.
Whomerley Wood moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012052. View the official record →
Whomerley Wood moated site is a medieval monument located in Hertfordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012052.
Whomerley Wood 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 1012052.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Six Hills Roman barrows (0.9 km), Old malt houses and kiln, High Street (2.3 km), Roman barrow and Bronze Age bowl barrow in Graffridge Wood, 250m east of Wintergreen Cottages (4 km).
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