Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at Parsonage Farm

Moated site at Parsonage Farm

England
List entry 1017684
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site at Parsonage Farm is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a form of defensive or prestigious domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically indicate the residence of a person of some standing, often a minor landowner or tenant farmer of elevated status. The moat would have served both practical and symbolic purposes, providing water for domestic use and livestock whilst also marking the social prominence of its occupant within the local community.

Moated site at Parsonage Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017684. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at Parsonage Farm?

Moated site at Parsonage Farm is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017684.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at Parsonage Farm?

Moated site 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 1017684.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman barrow 700m WNW of Clavering Farm (4.2 km), Moated mound near Hale Farm (6.8 km), Pain's End moated site. (6.8 km).

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