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Essex Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located approximately 700 metres east-south-east of Three Chimneys Farm in Essex. The site comprises a rectangular moat which represents a form of settlement and landholding typical of the medieval period, when such water-filled defensive or prestige-enhancing enclosures were commonly constructed around the principal residences of gentry and other substantial landholders. The moat survives as an archaeological earthwork and provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the Essex landscape. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance as a representative example of medieval domestic and manorial archaeology.
Essex Hall moated site, 700m ESE of Three Chimneys Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013761. View the official record →
Essex Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located approximately 700 metres east-south-east of Three Chimneys Farm in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013761.
Essex Hall moated site, 700m ESE of Three Chimneys 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 1013761.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat Farm, situated 750m south west of St Lawrence's Church (1.3 km), West End House moated site, 640m west of St Lawrence's Church (1.3 km), Whitley House moated site (1.5 km).
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