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Moathouse Farm moated site is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Essex, England, comprising a moat that once surrounded domestic or manorial buildings. The site dates to the medieval period, likely established during the 12th to 14th centuries when moated homesteads were common among the English gentry and prosperous farmers seeking protection and status. The moat itself survives as an earthwork feature, marking the former extent of the enclosed settlement. Such moated sites represent an important class of medieval archaeological monument, providing evidence of settlement patterns, social hierarchy, and land use in medieval Essex.
Moathouse Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011468. View the official record →
Moathouse Farm moated site is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Essex, England, comprising a moat that once surrounded domestic or manorial buildings. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011468.
Moathouse Farm moated site 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 1011468.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Easton motte castle (2.4 km), Moated site and fishpond east of Lashley Hall (3.8 km), Parsonage Farm moated site (4.8 km).
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