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Moated site in Fortification Wood is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Essex, England. The site comprises a substantial moat, a characteristic feature of medieval manorial and fortified settlements dating from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites served both defensive and status functions, typically surrounding the residence of a local landowner or nobleman. The survival of the earthwork at Fortification Wood preserves important archaeological evidence of the landscape organisation and settlement patterns of medieval Essex.
Moated site in Fortification Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002170. View the official record →
Moated site in Fortification Wood is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002170.
Moated site in Fortification Wood 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 1002170.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 210m south east of Brizes (2.2 km), Moated site at Watton Farm (3.5 km), Slight univallate hillfort 300m west of Calcott Hall Farm (4.7 km).
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