Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRookwood Hall moated site

Rookwood Hall moated site

England
List entry 1016879
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rookwood Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, comprising the remains of a moated enclosure that dates from the medieval period. The site consists of a substantial water-filled or water-marked moat defining the perimeter of a former residential or manorial complex, a common form of elite domestic settlement in medieval England. Such moated sites were typically constructed from the twelfth century onwards and served both defensive and status-affirming functions for landholding families. The survival of the moat at Rookwood Hall provides archaeological evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management practices in Essex.

Rookwood Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016879. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rookwood Hall moated site?

Rookwood Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, comprising the remains of a moated enclosure that dates from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016879.

Who is responsible for protecting Rookwood Hall moated site?

Rookwood 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 1016879.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rookwood Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as Tanner's Cottage, 250m south of Greens (3.5 km), Moated site immediately east of the Old Rectory (5.1 km), Bundish Hall moated site (5.3 km).

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