Scheduled MonumentsEnglandParsonage Farm moated site

Parsonage Farm moated site

England
List entry 1017469
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Parsonage Farm moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, and represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a defensive or prestige feature commonly associated with manorial farmsteads and minor gentry residences from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites were prevalent throughout Essex during the medieval period and often functioned as the centres of agricultural estates. The earthwork remains at Parsonage Farm preserve evidence of this medieval settlement pattern and contribute to understanding local manorial history and land use during the medieval period.

Parsonage Farm moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017469. View the official record →

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What is Parsonage Farm moated site?

Parsonage Farm moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, and represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017469.

Who is responsible for protecting Parsonage Farm moated site?

Parsonage 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 1017469.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parsonage Farm moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Square and circular barrows 260m south east of Parsonage Farm (0.2 km), Clapton Hall moated site and fishpond (2.6 km), Medieval tile kilns S of Church End (3.7 km).

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