Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAshen House moat and fishpond, 500m north of St Augustine's Church.

Ashen House moat and fishpond, 500m north of St Augustine's Church.

England
List entry 1013762
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ashen House moat and fishpond is a medieval water feature located approximately 500 metres north of St Augustine's Church in Ashen, Essex. The site comprises a moat and associated fishpond, representing the water management and domestic arrangements characteristic of a medieval manorial settlement. The earthworks survive as ditched features within the landscape and date from the medieval period, reflecting the settlement pattern and agricultural economy of the area during this time.

Ashen House moat and fishpond, 500m north of St Augustine's Church. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013762. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ashen House moat and fishpond, 500m north of St Augustine's Church.?

Ashen House moat and fishpond is a medieval water feature located approximately 500 metres north of St Augustine's Church in Ashen, Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013762.

Who is responsible for protecting Ashen House moat and fishpond, 500m north of St Augustine's Church.?

Ashen House moat and fishpond, 500m north of St Augustine'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 1013762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ashen House moat and fishpond, 500m north of St Augustine's Church.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring ditches and ritual structure S of Chapel Farm (1.6 km), Long mortuary enclosure and barrows 460m north west of Mill Farm (1.9 km), West End House moated site, 640m west of St Lawrence's Church (2.5 km).

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