Scheduled MonumentsEnglandClavering's Farm moated site

Clavering's Farm moated site

England
List entry 1011477
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Clavering's Farm moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Essex, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of the medieval period, consisting of water-filled or formerly water-filled ditches surrounding a residential platform. Such moated sites were characteristic of medieval manorial and farming settlements, particularly from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, serving both defensive and status-signifying functions. The survival of the earthwork at Clavering's Farm provides evidence of the settlement patterns and land use practices of medieval Essex.

Clavering's Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011477. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clavering's Farm moated site?

Clavering's Farm moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011477.

Who is responsible for protecting Clavering's Farm moated site?

Clavering'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 1011477.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clavering's Farm moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stanstead Hall moated site (2.2 km), Earls Colne Priory (4.9 km), Well house and donkey wheel at Gosfield Hall (5.5 km).

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