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Prior's Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Essex, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat which formerly enclosed a residential or manorial complex, typical of high-status settlement patterns in the medieval period. Dating from the medieval period, the moat remains a prominent earthwork feature that survives as a significant archaeological monument. The site represents evidence of medieval land use and domestic organisation in Essex, with the moated enclosure form suggesting occupation by a person of some social standing during this era.
Prior's Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013760. View the official record →
Prior's Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013760.
Prior'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 1013760.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Widdington Hall moated site (0.4 km), St Helen's Chapel, Bonhunt (3 km), Henham Hall moated site (3.2 km).
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