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The Medieval moat at Marks Tey Hall is a substantial earthwork defensive feature located in Essex, England. The moat survives as a well-preserved water-filled ditch enclosing the former hall site, typical of medieval manor house fortifications constructed during the 12th to 16th centuries. The monument represents the physical remains of a significant local landholding and demonstrates the defensive and status-conferring characteristics common to medieval aristocratic and gentry residences in Essex. The moat's survival provides archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the architectural ambitions of the property's historical occupants.
Medieval moat at Marks Tey Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1477794. View the official record →
The Medieval moat at Marks Tey Hall is a substantial earthwork defensive feature located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1477794.
Medieval moat at Marks Tey 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 1477794.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of All Saints Church, 60m north-west of Stanway Hall Farm (3.8 km), Remains of St Mary's Church (4.2 km), Gosbecks Iron Age and Romano-British site (5.1 km).
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