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Lea Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, consisting of the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure. The site dates to the medieval period and represents a form of domestic settlement typical of the later Middle Ages, when moats were constructed around manor houses and farmsteads as status symbols and defensive features. The moated enclosure survives as a substantial earthwork comprising a ditch system that once enclosed a residential or agricultural complex. Such moated sites are characteristic of Essex's medieval landscape and this example contributes to the understanding of rural settlement patterns and land use during the medieval period.
Lea Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012093. View the official record →
Lea Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, consisting of the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012093.
Lea 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 1012093.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Colville Hall Tudor and medieval remains, White Roding (3.2 km), Springhall Lane causewayed enclosure (4.7 km), Moated site known as Tadgells, 100m south west of The Cottage (5 km).
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