Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPassmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook

Passmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook

England
List entry 1019276
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Passmores House moated site is a medieval residential enclosure located immediately south of Todd Brook in Essex. The site comprises a substantial moat which formerly enclosed a domestic dwelling, representing a characteristic form of high-status settlement organisation in the medieval period. The moated enclosure survives as an earthwork feature, preserving evidence of medieval land use and social hierarchy within the Essex landscape. Such moated sites are typically dated to the medieval period, with many established during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, reflecting the prosperity and defensive requirements of their occupants during this era.

Passmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019276. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Passmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook?

Passmores House moated site is a medieval residential enclosure located immediately south of Todd Brook in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019276.

Who is responsible for protecting Passmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook?

Passmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook 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 1019276.

What other scheduled monuments are near Passmores House moated site, immediately south of Todd Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 350m south of Dorrington Farm (2.6 km), Latton Priory (3.4 km), World War II bombing decoy Nazeing (4.3 km).

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