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Moated site at Pierce Williams is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Essex, England. The site comprises a substantial moat, characteristic of high-status residential enclosures that emerged during the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically enclosed manor houses or other significant domestic structures and served both defensive and status-indicating functions within the feudal landscape. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological monument and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval settlement patterns in Essex.
Moated site at Pierce Williams is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011653. View the official record →
Moated site at Pierce Williams is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011653.
Moated site at Pierce Williams 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 1011653.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hatfield Broad Oak Priory (1.4 km), Colville Hall Tudor and medieval remains, White Roding (2 km), Lea Hall moated site (2.2 km).
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