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Southchurch Hall moated site is a medieval homestead located in Southchurch, Essex, comprising the earthwork remains of a moat and associated domestic settlement. The site dates to the medieval period, with evidence suggesting occupation from at least the 13th century onwards. The moated enclosure represents a form of settlement typical of medieval Essex, where such features often denoted the residence of a substantial farmer or minor landowner. The site survives as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving important archaeological evidence of medieval rural settlement patterns in Essex.
Southchurch Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017385. View the official record →
Southchurch Hall moated site is a medieval homestead located in Southchurch, Essex, comprising the earthwork remains of a moat and associated domestic settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017385.
Southchurch 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 1017385.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium (2.3 km), Prittlewell Priory (2.4 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m south east of Butler's Gate (3.4 km).
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