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Gatehouse and moat of South Ockenden Old Hall is a scheduled ancient monument comprising defensive earthworks and a gatehouse structure located in South Ockenden, Essex. The moat and gatehouse belong to a medieval manorial complex, dating from the medieval period, and represent the fortified character typical of substantial aristocratic or gentry residences of that era. The moated enclosure would have served both defensive and status-affirming functions, whilst the gatehouse controlled access to the hall complex. The survival of these earthworks provides archaeological evidence for the settlement pattern and social hierarchy of medieval Essex.
Gatehouse and moat of South Ockenden Old Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002155. View the official record →
Gatehouse and moat of South Ockenden Old Hall is a scheduled ancient monument comprising defensive earthworks and a gatehouse structure located in South Ockenden, Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002155.
Gatehouse and moat of South Ockenden Old Hall 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 1002155.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of moated manor house E of St Michael's Church, Aveley (4.7 km), Dene holes in Hangman's Wood (4.7 km), Causewayed enclosure and Anglo-Saxon cemetery 500m ENE of Heath Place (5.4 km).
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