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The moated site immediately east of Absolpark is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Essex. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat that once enclosed a residential or manorial complex, typical of the 12th to 16th century period when such water-defended homesteads were common features of the English landscape. The site preserves evidence of medieval land management and settlement patterns within its earthwork remains, which survive as a visible archaeological feature despite centuries of agricultural use. As a designated heritage monument, it contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval settlement in Essex.
Moated site immediately east of Absolpark is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017004. View the official record →
The moated site immediately east of Absolpark is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017004.
Moated site immediately east of Absolpark 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 1017004.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leez Augustinian Priory, fishponds and Tudor mansion, Leez (3.1 km), Great Garnetts moated site (3.4 km), Medieval tile kilns S of Church End (3.8 km).
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