Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLittle Parndon moated site

Little Parndon moated site

England
List entry 1002184
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Parndon moated site is a medieval homestead earthwork located in Essex, England. The site comprises a moat enclosing an approximately rectangular area, a characteristic defensive and water management feature of high medieval domestic sites in England, typically dating from the twelfth to fourteenth centuries. The moated enclosure represents the physical remains of a minor gentry or substantial peasant holding, reflecting the dispersed settlement pattern and agricultural organisation of medieval Essex. Such moated sites are among the most common surviving archaeological monuments of the medieval period in southern England, and Little Parndon contributes to understanding local settlement hierarchies and land use during the High and Late Medieval periods.

Little Parndon moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002184. View the official record →

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What is Little Parndon moated site?

Little Parndon moated site is a medieval homestead earthwork located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002184.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Parndon moated site?

Little Parndon 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 1002184.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Parndon moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Passmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook (2.1 km), Cold War Heavy Anti-aircraft gun site, 330m and 220m north east of Halls Green Farm (3.3 km), Moated site 350m south of Dorrington Farm (4.7 km).

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