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A moated site and fishpond in Howe Wood, 0.75 kilometres south-east of St Mary's Church, is a medieval defensive and manorial settlement earthwork located in Essex. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding a central platform, characteristic of high-status medieval residences, together with associated fishponds which served both practical and aesthetic functions within the estate landscape. Such moated sites were typical of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, representing the domestic arrangements of the minor gentry and prosperous landholders of medieval Essex. The earthwork remains visible as a prominent archaeological feature within the woodland environment, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the agricultural economy of the region.
A moated site and fishpond in Howe Wood, 0.75km south-east of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013414. View the official record →
A moated site and fishpond in Howe Wood, 0.75 kilometres south-east of St Mary's Church, is a medieval defensive and manorial settlement earthwork located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013414.
A moated site and fishpond in Howe Wood, 0.75km south-east of St Mary's Church 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 1013414.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa at Chinnel Barn (3.7 km), Chiswick Hall moated site (4.7 km), Moated site 400m south-east of Shortgrove Hall (5.9 km).
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