Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDouble moated site south of Coldhams Farm

Double moated site south of Coldhams Farm

England
List entry 1012005
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The double moated site south of Coldhams Farm is a medieval earthwork monument located in Essex, consisting of two adjoining rectangular moated enclosures. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a form of defensive or prestigious domestic settlement typical of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The two moats, which survive as visible earthwork features, would originally have held water and enclosed areas suitable for manorial activity, agricultural storage, or residential purposes. Such moated sites are common across Essex and reflect the settlement patterns and land use of medieval rural communities in the region.

Double moated site south of Coldhams Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012005. View the official record →

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What is Double moated site south of Coldhams Farm?

The double moated site south of Coldhams Farm is a medieval earthwork monument located in Essex, consisting of two adjoining rectangular moated enclosures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012005.

Who is responsible for protecting Double moated site south of Coldhams Farm?

Double moated site south of Coldhams Farm 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 1012005.

What other scheduled monuments are near Double moated site south of Coldhams Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clavering Castle: a ringwork with associated earthworks north of the church of St Mary and St Clement (2.2 km), Moated site at Starling's Green (3.4 km), The Crump: a ringwork 600m south of Berden (3.8 km).

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