Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and three ponds at Parsonage Farm

Moated site and three ponds at Parsonage Farm

England
List entry 1007841
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and three ponds at Parsonage Farm is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Essex. The monument comprises a moat surrounding a residential or administrative site, accompanied by three associated ponds that likely served both practical and defensive functions. Dating to the medieval period, such moated sites are characteristic of rural settlement patterns in Essex and indicate the presence of a substantial holding or manorial centre. The earthwork remains, preserved as a scheduled ancient monument, provide evidence of the agricultural and social organisation of medieval Essex.

Moated site and three ponds at Parsonage Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007841. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and three ponds at Parsonage Farm?

Moated site and three ponds at Parsonage Farm is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007841.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and three ponds at Parsonage Farm?

Moated site and three ponds at Parsonage 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 1007841.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and three ponds at Parsonage Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Freemans Farm moated site (1.5 km), Thunderley Hall moated site and fishponds (2.1 km), Great Brockholds moated site and fishpond (3.4 km).

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