Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site known as Tadgells, 100m south west of The Cottage

Moated site known as Tadgells, 100m south west of The Cottage

England
List entry 1017003
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tadgells is a moated site located approximately 100 metres south-west of The Cottage in Essex. The monument comprises a substantial rectangular moat that survives as an earthwork feature, representing a residential enclosure typical of the medieval period. Such moated sites were commonly established by minor gentry and substantial landholders from the twelfth century onwards, serving defensive and status-displaying functions. The site's surviving earthwork evidence provides archaeological potential for understanding medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation in Essex.

Moated site known as Tadgells, 100m south west of The Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site known as Tadgells, 100m south west of The Cottage?

Tadgells is a moated site located approximately 100 metres south-west of The Cottage in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017003.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site known as Tadgells, 100m south west of The Cottage?

Moated site known as Tadgells, 100m south west of The Cottage 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 1017003.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site known as Tadgells, 100m south west of The Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as Tanner's Cottage, 250m south of Greens (5 km), Latton Priory (6 km), Bundish Hall moated site (6.6 km).

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