Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site known as Paslowes, 430m north east of Fouchers

Moated site known as Paslowes, 430m north east of Fouchers

England
List entry 1016924
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Paslowes is a moated site located approximately 430 metres north-east of Fouchers in Essex. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular moat enclosing what would have been a residential or manorial site, characteristic of medieval settlement patterns in Essex. Dating to the medieval period, such moated sites typically served as the focal points of local landholdings and represent the domestic centres of minor nobility or substantial freeholders during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The survival of the moat at Paslowes provides archaeological evidence of medieval settlement hierarchy and land use in the region.

Moated site known as Paslowes, 430m north east of Fouchers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016924. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site known as Paslowes, 430m north east of Fouchers?

Paslowes is a moated site located approximately 430 metres north-east of Fouchers in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016924.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site known as Paslowes, 430m north east of Fouchers?

Moated site known as Paslowes, 430m north east of Fouchers 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 1016924.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site known as Paslowes, 430m north east of Fouchers?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately west of Skreens Lodge (3.5 km), Roman villa 200m east of Howletts (3.9 km), Moated site 100m south west of Torrell's Hall (4.1 km).

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