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Chitham's Farm moated site is a medieval enclosed homestead located in Essex, England. The site consists of a substantial moat surrounding the former domestic and agricultural compound, a form of settlement defence and water management that became widespread in southern England during the medieval period. The moat remains visible as an earthwork feature, demonstrating the investment made by its occupants in protecting and defining their holding. Such moated sites typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and reflect the social and economic status of their owners within the manorial landscape.
Chitham's Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016803. View the official record →
Chitham's Farm moated site is a medieval enclosed homestead located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016803.
Chitham's Farm 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 1016803.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multi-period site at Norsey Wood (2 km), Moated site and fishponds at Botelers (6.1 km), Moat at Basildon Hall (7.2 km).
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