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Helions moated site is a medieval enclosed settlement located in Essex, England. The site comprises a substantial moat system that encloses an area of approximately two acres, representing a typical example of the moated homestead form that became prevalent in Essex and surrounding regions during the 12th to 16th centuries. The moated enclosure would have served both defensive and drainage functions, protecting the residential and agricultural buildings within whilst managing water levels on the heavy clay soils characteristic of the locality. The site remains visible as earthwork features and represents an important example of medieval settlement organisation in Essex, demonstrating the land use patterns and social structures of the medieval rural landscape.
Helions moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008210. View the official record →
Helions moated site is a medieval enclosed settlement located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008210.
Helions moated site 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 1008210.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds (3.1 km), Wincelow Hall moated site (3.3 km), The Howses moated site (4.7 km).
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