Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPigot's Farm moated site and fishpond

Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond

England
List entry 1011469
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, consisting of a moated enclosure with associated fishpond features. The moated site represents a form of medieval domestic settlement typical of the Essex landscape, where water-filled ditches served both defensive and practical functions around farmsteads and manorial sites. The fishpond element indicates the site's connection to food production and resource management characteristic of medieval rural estates. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the national heritage designation system, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and agrarian practice in Essex.

Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011469. View the official record →

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What is Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond?

Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, consisting of a moated enclosure with associated fishpond features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011469.

Who is responsible for protecting Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond?

Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond 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 1011469.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pigot's Farm moated site and fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman barrow 700m WNW of Clavering Farm (4.5 km), Clavering Castle: a ringwork with associated earthworks north of the church of St Mary and St Clement (7.3 km), St Helen's Chapel, Bonhunt (7.4 km).

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