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Whormley Wood

Medieval moated site, Whomerley Wood, Stevenage. This site contains the well preserved earthworks of a typical medieval moated site. These sites, which are fairly common in the county, were often the centres of substantial land holdings, and frequently contain the remains of houses and other buildings. Small-scale archaeological excavations were carried out in 1924 and 1953, and they revealed clear evidence of medieval occupation on the site. Further information is available at the site.

The site is in Whomerley Wood, which is on the north-west side of Fairlands Valley Park, about ½ mile to the south-east of Stevenage town centre. Grid reference TL 247 237.

Map showing Whormley Wood