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Clapton Hall moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, consisting of a moated enclosure with associated fishpond features. The site represents a typical example of the moated homestead settlements that were established in medieval Essex, particularly during the 12th to 16th centuries when such fortified domestic complexes were common among the prosperous landholding classes. The moat itself would have served both defensive and practical purposes, providing water management for the estate whilst also conferring status upon its occupants. The fishpond element indicates the agricultural and subsistence economy of the medieval period, with fish farming forming an important component of manorial and elite household provisioning.
Clapton Hall moated site and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008140. View the official record →
Clapton Hall moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, consisting of a moated enclosure with associated fishpond features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008140.
Clapton Hall moated site and fishpond 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 1008140.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm (2.4 km), Great Garnetts moated site (3.3 km), Moated site immediately east of Absolpark (4 km).
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