Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrownings moated site

Brownings moated site

England
List entry 1406949
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brownings moated site is a medieval monument located in Sussex, England, consisting of the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure. The site represents a form of domestic settlement typical of the medieval period, when moats were constructed around manor houses and farmsteads as both defensive features and status symbols. The monument survives as a series of ditches and banks that once surrounded a residential complex, indicating occupation during the medieval centuries. Such moated sites are characteristic of the Sussex landscape and provide evidence of the region's settlement patterns and land use during the medieval era.

Brownings moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1406949. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brownings moated site?

Brownings moated site is a medieval monument located in Sussex, England, consisting of the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1406949.

Who is responsible for protecting Brownings moated site?

Brownings moated site 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 1406949.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brownings moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman mansio and settlement, 535m north-east of Penn House (7.7 km), Hardham Priory (7.9 km), Bowl barrow on Sutton Common, 200m south of The Bung (8 km).

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