Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShellow Hall moated site

Shellow Hall moated site

England
List entry 1016805
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Shellow Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Essex, England. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of medieval manorial settlements and farmsteads dating from the medieval period. Moated sites of this type were commonly established from the 12th century onwards throughout England, serving both as practical water-filled defences and as status symbols for their owners. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature that contributes to understanding the distribution and development of medieval settlement patterns in Essex.

Shellow Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016805. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shellow Hall moated site?

Shellow Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016805.

Who is responsible for protecting Shellow Hall moated site?

Shellow 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 1016805.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shellow Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as Spriggs (2.4 km), Moated site at Fingrith Hall Farm (4 km), Moated site known as Franklin's Island (5.5 km).

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