Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPorter's Hall moated site

Porter's Hall moated site

England
List entry 1008701
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Porter's Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of the medieval period, when such water-filled defensive ditches were common features of manorial and domestic settlements. Moated sites of this type generally date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, representing the residences of minor gentry, merchants, or substantial farmers. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval Essex.

Porter's Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008701. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Porter's Hall moated site?

Porter's Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008701.

Who is responsible for protecting Porter's Hall moated site?

Porter's Hall 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 1008701.

What other scheduled monuments are near Porter's Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval tile kilns S of Church End (1.5 km), The Mount: a motte castle in Stebbing Park (2.1 km), Moated site immediately east of Absolpark (4.4 km).

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