Area 1 Cheshunt Park Farm, approx. centred on TL 3455 0475
Evidence from the remains of Roman buildings excavated at Cheshunt Park Farm in the 1950s and 60s, and numerous widespread finds of Roman pottery, coins and building materials from within the designated area suggest that the remains of a substantial Roman settlement lie along Ermine Street, which runs through the area.
Area 2 Perriors Manor/Factory Farm, approx. centred on TL 3495 0510
The medieval moated manorial site of Perriors Manor lies close to Factory Farm. The earthwork was excavated in the late 1950s. Four building phases ranging from the late 13th century to the late 17th century were identified on the site of the manor house. Finds included pottery, coins and horse trappings. The earthwork is a Scheduled Ancient Monument No 20609. Factory Farm is also of interest.
Area 3 Hoddesdon, approx. centred on TL 3730 0875
Hoddesdon is a medieval settlement, recorded in Domesday Book as ‘Hoddesdone’. It was granted a weekly market and an annual fair in 1253.
Area 4 Hoddesdonbury, approx. centred on TL 3558 0782
A large mound surrounded by a ditch lies on the south side of Cock Lane, close to Hoddesdonbury. It is probably a Motte from a Motte and Bailey Castle dating to the 11th or 12th centuries. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument No 20669.
Area 5 Wormleybury, approx. centred on TL 3535 0600
Wormleybury is a medieval settlement, mentioned in Domesday Book under the name ‘Wermelai’. The church of St. Lawrence is of Norman origin, and it has a 12th century nave. Wormleybury, the late 18th century country house, is surrounded by the remaining part of its famous park and gardens, and these are now included in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England.
Area 6 Cheshunt Great House, approx. centred on TL 3455 0275
The site of Cheshunt Great House, the residence of the Manor of Andrews. It consisted of a large late medieval courtyard building, with a vaulted undercroft. It was encased in brick c.1750. The house was destroyed by fire in 1965. The site was excavated in 1969 and subsequently laid out as a public garden, including the undercroft which has been conserved and displayed. Much of the rest of the site has been landscaped and the moat steeply revetted.
Area 7 Half Moat Manor House, approx. centred on TL3457 0250
The well preserved medieval moated site of ‘Le Mote’ or Half Moat Manor House lies on the east side of Dark Lane, which follows the line of Ermine Street, a major Roman road. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument No 11521.
Area 8 ‘Darks’, approx. centred on TL 3260 0295
The medieval moated site of ‘Darks’ existed here and is shown on a map of 1782-5. It was still visible in 1969, before the area became used as a nursery garden.
Area 9 ‘Wood Green’, Theobalds Manor, approx. centred on TL 3320 0085
Early estate plans of Theobalds Park indicate a small settlement called ‘Wood Green’ approximately on the site of the present Theobalds Manor. This village was displaced by the enclosure by James I of extra land into his deer park between 1618 and 1620.
Area 10 ‘Cullings’, Theobalds Park Farm, approx. centred on TL 3493 0032
The remains of a medieval homestead moat have been noted here. It was the site of the manor of Cullings, absorbed into Theobalds Park in the 16th century.
Area 11 Hoddesdon Park Wood, approx. centred on TL 3520 0815
A well preserved medieval moated site lies in Hoddesdon Park Wood, near Hoddesdonbury. It may be the site of the medieval park keeper’s lodge. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument No 11564.
Area 12 Cheshunt, approx. centred on TL 3500 0237
Cheshunt is a medieval settlement, recorded in Domesday book as ‘Cestrehunt’. It was granted a weekly market and an annual fair in 1244.
Area 13 Hellwood, approx. centred on TL 3557 0475
The remains of a substantial and well preserved medieval moated site lie in Hellwood. The size and complexity of the earthworks suggest that it is more than a simple homestead, and may be an unfinished castle. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument No 20610.
Area 14 Theobalds Palace, approx. centred on TL 3545 0110
This area covers the site of Theobalds Palace, built by William Cecil in the late 16th century, probably on the site of an earlier house. It was a royal residence from 1607 to the Commonwealth. Little is now visible, except for some fragments of Tudor work which survived from the Palace, now consolidated as features of Cedars Park. Part of it is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, No 77.
Area 15 Hailey Hall, approx. centred on TL 3695 1070
Medieval moated site at Hailey Hall. The site has been damaged by the construction of a modern school building within the interior, and the moat itself has been cement lined and somewhat remodelled. Recent archaeological work suggests that there may also have been prehistoric activity in the area.
Area 16 South of Wormleybury Brook, approx. centred on TL 3560 0523
Cropmarks of two ring ditches, probably the remains of ploughed-down prehistoric burial mounds.
Area 17 East of Carneles Green, approx. centred on TL 3515 0655
Cropmarks of parallel linear ditches and a circular enclosure, itself cut by a later linear feature. Their date and function is unknown.
Area 18 South of Goff’s Lane, approx. centred on TL 3280 0265
Cropmarks of a group of ditches of unknown date and function, and of a possible Roman road.
Area 19 South of Dobb’s Weir, approx. centred on TL 3815 0745
Nationally important prehistoric remains, of Mesolithic date, are known from the area.
Area 20 Westfield Grove, Wormley Wood, approx. centred on TL 3190 0567
Well preserved remains of medieval and earlier fields and field boundaries.
Area 21 Beaumont Manor, approx. centred on TL 3316 0528
The site of the medieval manor of Beaumont lies within the area.
Area 22 South-east of Wormleybury, approx. centred on TL 3575 0555
Earthworks of unknown date and function are known within the area, which itself forms part of the English Heritage designated historic park and garden that surrounds Wormleybury mansion.
Area 23 Tudor Farm, White Stubbs Farm, approx. centred on TL 3449 0632
The path between Tudor Farm and White Stubbs Farm is a well preserved section of Ermine Street, a major Roman road.
Area 24 Turnford, approx. centred on TL 3685 0420
The medieval Cheshunt Priory and moated site of Nunnery Farm lay nearby, and Iron Age and Roman pottery has also been recorded. The area therefore has potential for surviving archaeological remains of Iron Age, Roman and medieval date.
Area 25 North of Crouch Lane, approx. centred on TL 3249 3248
Soilmarks of linear features of unknown date and function are known from the area.
Area 26 West side, Burton Lane, approx. centred on TL 3302 0287
The historic site of Burton Land Farm lies within the area.
Area 27 North side of Goff’s Lane, approx. centred on TL 3333 0269
The historic site of Colesgrove Farm lies within the area.
Area 28 North of Burnt Farm, approx. centred on TL 3162 0205
The remains of a lodge to Theobalds Park are known from within the area.
Area 29 Poyndon Farm, approx. centred on TL 3204 0218
An exceptionally well preserved World War II anti-aircraft battery of national importance survives at Poyndon Farm.
Area 30 Burnt Farm, approx. centred on TL 3165 0171
The historic site of Burnt Farm lies within the area.
Area 31 Bulls Cross Farm, approx. centred on TL 34210042
The historic site of Bulls Cross Farm lies within the area
Area 32 Adjacent to Albury Farm, approx. centred on TL 3530 0165
Important World War II military remains lie within the area.
Area 33 Theobalds Park Farm, approx. centred on TL 3505 0050
Theobald Park Farm is an historic farm site.
Area 34 Eleanor Cross, Waltham Cross, approx. centred on TL 3607 0038
The area includes the Eleanor Cross, a nationally important example of medieval monumental sculpture. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, No 29385.
Scheduled Ancient Monuments
1. Eleanor Cross, Waltham Cross
2. Theobalds Palace, Waltham Cross
3. Half Moat Manor House, Cheshunt – moated site
4. Hoddesdon Park Wood, Broxbourne – moated site
5. Hell Wood, Broxbourne – moated site
6. Perrior’s Manor, Broxbourne -moated site
7. Motte Castle, South of Cock Lane, Broxbourne.
8. World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gun site at Burnt Farm Camp
