Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCornish Hall moated site and fishpond, 750m south of Cornish Hall End church

Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond, 750m south of Cornish Hall End church

England
List entry 1008978
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located approximately 750 metres south of Cornish Hall End church in Essex. The site comprises a moated enclosure together with an associated fishpond, both of which represent typical features of medieval domestic settlement and estate management in the region. The moat and fishpond date to the medieval period and indicate the presence of a substantial household or manorial settlement at this location. Such moated sites were characteristic of the medieval English countryside and served both defensive and status functions whilst the fishpond provided a valuable resource for food production.

Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond, 750m south of Cornish Hall End church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008978. View the official record →

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What is Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond, 750m south of Cornish Hall End church?

Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located approximately 750 metres south of Cornish Hall End church in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008978.

Who is responsible for protecting Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond, 750m south of Cornish Hall End church?

Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond, 750m south of Cornish Hall End church 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 1008978.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond, 750m south of Cornish Hall End church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Jekyll's Farm moated site and fishpond (0.7 km), Brockhold Farm moated site (1.2 km), Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm (2.7 km).

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