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Helions moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Essex, England. The monument consists of a moat enclosing a residential platform, a characteristic form of settlement fortification that became widespread among the lesser nobility and gentry during the medieval period. The site dates to the medieval era, when such moated enclosures served both practical defensive purposes and as status symbols for their occupants. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological feature demonstrating the domestic fortification practices of medieval Essex.
Helions moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008210. View the official record →
Helions moated site is a medieval defensive earthwork 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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