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Whomerley Wood moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Hertfordshire, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that formerly enclosed a domestic or manorial settlement, characteristic of medieval land management and defensive practices common across southern England from the 12th century onwards. Moated sites of this type typically indicate the presence of a residence of some social standing, though the specific identity and history of the occupants at Whomerley Wood remain largely undocumented in surviving records. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and represents an important example of the medieval settlement pattern within 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 moated enclosure 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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