Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBundish Hall moated site

Bundish Hall moated site

England
List entry 1017170
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bundish Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Essex, England, consisting of the substantial remains of a moat that once enclosed a residential or manorial holding. The site dates to the medieval period, representing a common form of defensive and status-conscious settlement layout characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. The moated enclosure survives as a visible earthwork feature, preserving evidence of domestic occupation and land organisation typical of medieval Essex farmsteads and minor manor houses. Such moated sites reflect the medieval practice of surrounding high-status or significant agricultural holdings with water-filled ditches for both practical and symbolic purposes.

Bundish Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017170. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bundish Hall moated site?

Bundish Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Essex, England, consisting of the substantial remains of a moat that once enclosed a residential or manorial holding. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017170.

Who is responsible for protecting Bundish Hall moated site?

Bundish Hall 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 1017170.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bundish Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 120m north-west of the footbridge: one of three round barrows on Shelley Common (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 90m north-west of the footbridge: one of three round barrows on Shelley Common (0.7 km), Bowl barrow 50m north-west of footbridge: one of three round barrows on Shelley Common (0.8 km).

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