Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreat Brockholds moated site and fishpond

Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond

England
List entry 1007840
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Essex, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, characteristic of medieval manorial occupation and defence, together with associated fishpond features that would have served both practical and status-conscious purposes. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting patterns of landholding and agricultural management typical of Essex's medieval landscape. Such moated sites represent an important category of archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns, social hierarchy, and land use practices in medieval England.

Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond?

Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007840.

Who is responsible for protecting Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond?

Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond 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 1007840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Rookery, moated site, 350m west of Goddards Farm (1.3 km), A moated site at Goddards Farm (1.6 km), Terrier's Farm moated site (2.9 km).

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