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Moated site and fishponds at Botelers is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure accompanied by a series of fishponds, both features characteristic of high-status medieval settlement and land management in England. The moated site likely dates to the medieval period, when such earthwork defences and water features were constructed around manorial centres and substantial residences. The fishponds represent the agricultural and provisioning infrastructure associated with medieval elite estates, serving both practical and aesthetic functions within the landscape.
Moated site and fishponds at Botelers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002186. View the official record →
Moated site and fishponds at Botelers is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002186.
Moated site and fishponds at Botelers 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 1002186.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat at Basildon Hall (1.2 km), World War II bombing decoy on Fobbing Marshes, 1.11km and 1.15km north west of Oozedam (5.8 km), Chitham's Farm moated site (6.1 km).
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