Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLatchley's Farm moated site and fishponds

Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds

England
List entry 1008191
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of medieval domestic and agricultural settlements, with associated fishponds that reflect the importance of fish as a food resource in the medieval economy. The moated platform and pond features date to the medieval period, representing the substantial farmstead of a landowning family. Such sites are valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns, land management, and the organisation of rural estates in Essex during the high medieval period.

Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008191. View the official record →

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What is Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds?

Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008191.

Who is responsible for protecting Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds?

Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds 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 1008191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brockhold Farm moated site (3.9 km), Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond, 750m south of Cornish Hall End church (4.1 km), Wincelow Hall moated site (4.4 km).

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