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Brownings moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in Sussex, England. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular moat that formerly enclosed a domestic dwelling and its associated structures, representing a form of settlement characteristic of the medieval period in southern England. Moated sites of this type typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served both defensive and status-marking functions for their inhabitants. The site demonstrates the dispersed settlement pattern common in medieval Sussex, where such moated enclosures provided small landholders and minor gentry with modest fortified residences.
Brownings moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1406949. View the official record →
Brownings moated site is a medieval moated homestead located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1406949.
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.
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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