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Moated site south of Rectory Road, 170m east of St Peter's Church is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Essex. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive or status-marking feature characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically functioned as the centres of manorial holdings or substantial farmsteads, with the water-filled ditch serving both practical and symbolic purposes. The precise dating and original functions of this particular example reflect broader patterns of medieval land use and settlement organisation in Essex during the later medieval period.
Moated site south of Rectory Road, 170m east of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011475. View the official record →
Moated site south of Rectory Road, 170m east of St Peter's Church is a medieval settlement earthwork located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011475.
Moated site south of Rectory Road, 170m east of St Peter's Church 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 1011475.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hedingham Castle (1.8 km), Well house and donkey wheel at Gosfield Hall (4.6 km), Stanley Hall moated site (6 km).
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