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Moated site at Starling's Green is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Essex, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a characteristic form of fortification and residence that became widespread throughout England during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, particularly among the lesser gentry and prosperous peasantry. The moat, formed by water-filled ditches surrounding an elevated central platform, would have served both defensive and status-bearing functions, with a dwelling and associated buildings originally constructed within the enclosed area. Such moated sites represent an important class of medieval settlement archaeology, providing evidence of social hierarchy, land ownership patterns, and domestic organisation during the medieval period.
Moated site at Starling's Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011640. View the official record →
Moated site at Starling's Green is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011640.
Moated site at Starling's Green 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 1011640.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shonk's Moat enclosure and fishpond (1.3 km), Clavering Castle: a ringwork with associated earthworks north of the church of St Mary and St Clement (1.3 km), The Crump: a ringwork 600m south of Berden (2.3 km).
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