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A moated site at Goddards Farm is a medieval defensive or high-status residential enclosure located in Essex. The monument consists of a substantial water-filled or water-retaining ditch that formerly encircled a raised platform, a characteristic form of settlement dating to the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the fortified centres of manorial estates or the residences of minor gentry, offering both practical defence and a visible symbol of social status. The Goddards Farm example represents one of many such installations scattered across the Essex landscape, contributing to understanding of medieval settlement patterns and land organisation in the region.
A moated site at Goddards Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011627. View the official record →
A moated site at Goddards Farm is a medieval defensive or high-status residential enclosure located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011627.
A moated site at Goddards Farm 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 1011627.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Rookery, moated site, 350m west of Goddards Farm (0.3 km), Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond (1.6 km), Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm (2.8 km).
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