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Pound Piece, Manxey is a medieval moated site with associated earthworks located in Sussex, England. The monument comprises the substantial remains of a moat surrounding a residential platform, typical of the enclosed domestic settlements established by the medieval gentry and substantial landholders across southern England from the 12th century onwards. The earthworks reflect the layout of a fortified homestead, with the water-filled or water-retaining ditch serving both defensive and practical functions. The site represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology in the Sussex landscape, documenting the pattern of dispersed manorial occupation characteristic of the medieval period.
Medieval moated site and associated earthworks, Pound Piece, Manxey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012793. View the official record →
Pound Piece, Manxey is a medieval moated site with associated earthworks located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012793.
Medieval moated site and associated earthworks, Pound Piece, Manxey 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 1012793.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pevensey Castle: a Saxon Shore fort, Norman defences, a medieval enclosure castle, and later associated remains (2.4 km), Martello tower no 64 at the Crumbles, 1.3km north east of Langney Point (4.9 km), Shinewater Bronze Age settlement (5.5 km).
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