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Dagworth moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located approximately 400 metres north-west of St Nicholas' Church in Essex. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of high-status medieval settlements from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically served as the focal points of manorial complexes, combining practical water defence with a visible demonstration of the occupant's social standing. The Dagworth moated site survives as an important example of Essex's medieval landscape, preserving evidence of settlement patterns and land use during the medieval period.
Dagworth moated site, 400m north-west of St Nicholas' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012055. View the official record →
Dagworth moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located approximately 400 metres north-west of St Nicholas' Church in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012055.
Dagworth moated site, 400m north-west of St Nicholas' 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 1012055.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman barrow 700m WNW of Clavering Farm (5 km), Moated site, Little Cokenach (6.8 km), Clavering Castle: a ringwork with associated earthworks north of the church of St Mary and St Clement (8 km).
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