Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site known as Marshalls, 290m south of Weald Place

Moated site known as Marshalls, 290m south of Weald Place

England
List entry 1017249
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Marshalls is a moated site located approximately 290 metres south of Weald Place in Essex, England. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat which once enclosed a residential or manorial settlement, a form of defensive and prestige earthwork characteristic of medieval England. Such moated sites were typically constructed from the 12th century onwards, with many continuing in use through the medieval period and beyond. The surviving earthworks at Marshalls represent a significant example of the settlement archaeology of Essex and provide evidence of the distribution and character of medieval domestic occupation in the region.

Moated site known as Marshalls, 290m south of Weald Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017249. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site known as Marshalls, 290m south of Weald Place?

Marshalls is a moated site located approximately 290 metres south of Weald Place in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017249.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site known as Marshalls, 290m south of Weald Place?

Moated site known as Marshalls, 290m south of Weald Place 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 1017249.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site known as Marshalls, 290m south of Weald Place?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ongar Park Pale north west of Collier's Hatch (2.9 km), A London mobilisation centre known as the North Weald Redoubt (3.1 km), Moat House moated site (3.4 km).

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