Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHill Hall, brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement of Mount Hall

Hill Hall, brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement of Mount Hall

England
List entry 1021438
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hill Hall is an ancient monument in Essex comprising the remains of a brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement associated with Mount Hall. The site dates to the medieval period and represents evidence of both domestic occupation and industrial activity in the form of brick production, which became an increasingly significant enterprise in Essex from the later medieval onwards. The physical remains visible today include structural features relating to the kiln installation and scattered archaeological evidence of the former settlement pattern. The monument survives as an important record of rural medieval land use and the development of the brick-making industry in the region.

Hill Hall, brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement of Mount Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021438. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hill Hall, brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement of Mount Hall?

Hill Hall is an ancient monument in Essex comprising the remains of a brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement associated with Mount Hall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021438.

Who is responsible for protecting Hill Hall, brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement of Mount Hall?

Hill Hall, brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement of Mount 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 1021438.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hill Hall, brick kiln and deserted manorial settlement of Mount Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa south of Hill Farm (2.6 km), Moat House moated site (2.7 km), Ongar Park Pale north west of Collier's Hatch (3.2 km).

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