Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Battles Manor

Moated site at Battles Manor

England
List entry 1011630
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Battles Manor is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Essex, England. The site comprises a substantial moat that once enclosed a manorial settlement, typical of the late medieval period when such water-filled defences were constructed around the residences of landholding families. The moat survives as an important archaeological feature, preserving evidence of domestic and agrarian organisation from the medieval period. Such moated sites are characteristic of Essex's medieval landscape and provide valuable evidence of settlement patterns and social hierarchy during the Middle Ages.

Moated site at Battles Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011630. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Battles Manor?

Moated site at Battles Manor is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011630.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Battles Manor?

Moated site at Battles Manor 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 1011630.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Battles Manor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Crump: a ringwork 600m south of Berden (1.4 km), Stansted windmill (4.5 km), Stansted Castle: a ringwork and associated bailey 100m north of Elms Farm (4.8 km).

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