Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm

Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm

England
List entry 1011607
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure with an associated fishpond, typical of the domestic and agricultural arrangements of the medieval period. Such moated sites were common features of the medieval landscape, serving both defensive and status-signalling functions for their inhabitants, whilst fishponds provided a valuable food resource. The monument is designated as a heritage asset of national importance and remains a significant archaeological record of medieval settlement and land use in Essex.

Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011607. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm?

Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011607.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm?

Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm 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 1011607.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cornish Hall moated site and fishpond, 750m south of Cornish Hall End church (2.7 km), A moated site at Goddards Farm (2.8 km), The Rookery, moated site, 350m west of Goddards Farm (3.2 km).

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