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Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm is a medieval defensive settlement located in Essex, England. The monument comprises a moat surrounding a residential enclosure, typical of the manorial settlements that proliferated across southern England during the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Associated with the moated site is a fishpond, a feature commonly found adjacent to medieval farmsteads and manorial complexes, serving both practical and status-conferring purposes. The site represents evidence of medieval land use and settlement patterns in Essex, preserving archaeological and topographical remains of domestic occupation and economic activity.
Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011607. View the official record →
Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm is a medieval defensive settlement located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011607.
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.
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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