Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Fingrith Hall Farm

Moated site at Fingrith Hall Farm

England
List entry 1020360
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Fingrith Hall Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Essex, England. The monument comprises a moat surrounding a raised platform, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval settlements dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites typically served as the centres of manorial estates and conveyed both practical defensive benefits and the social status of their occupants. The Fingrith Hall example represents a well-preserved instance of this widespread medieval settlement pattern found throughout lowland England.

Moated site at Fingrith Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Fingrith Hall Farm?

Moated site at Fingrith Hall Farm is a medieval defensive and domestic enclosure located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020360.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Fingrith Hall Farm?

Moated site at Fingrith Hall 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 1020360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at Fingrith Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as Spriggs (1.8 km), Moated site known as Franklin's Island (3.9 km), Roman villa 100m north west of Handley Barns (4.2 km).

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