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Henham Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure that represents a form of domestic settlement typical of the medieval period, when such water-filled ditches served both defensive and drainage functions around high-status residences. The moat and associated earthworks indicate occupation during the medieval centuries, reflecting the settlement patterns and land management practices of that era. Such moated sites are characteristic features of the Essex landscape and provide important evidence for understanding medieval rural settlement and social hierarchy.
Henham Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011465. View the official record →
Henham Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011465.
Henham Hall 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 1011465.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Widdington Hall moated site (3.1 km), Prior's Hall moated site (3.2 km), Stansted Castle: a ringwork and associated bailey 100m north of Elms Farm (4.6 km).
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