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Killigrews is a moated site located in Essex, England, representing a form of medieval domestic settlement that was common throughout the region during the medieval period. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former homestead, a defensive or status-affirming feature characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated enclosures typically contained a timber or stone dwelling structure within their protected perimeter, serving both practical and symbolic functions for the resident family. The site preserves important archaeological evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns and land use in Essex.
Moated site known as Killigrews is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016798. View the official record →
Killigrews is a moated site located in Essex, England, representing a form of medieval domestic settlement that was common throughout the region during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016798.
Moated site known as Killigrews 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 1016798.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as Franklin's Island (4.2 km), Moulsham Bridge (4.3 km), Roman villa 100m north west of Handley Barns (4.4 km).
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