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The Crump is a ringwork situated approximately 600 metres south of Berden in Essex. This earthwork monument consists of a circular or oval defensive enclosure formed by a bank and ditch, characteristic of small medieval fortifications. The site dates to the medieval period, likely the 11th or 12th century, when such ringworks served as modest strongholds for local landholders. The physical remains survive as a visible earthwork, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and defensive architecture in this part of Essex.
The Crump: a ringwork 600m south of Berden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009308. View the official record →
The Crump is a ringwork situated approximately 600 metres south of Berden in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009308.
The Crump: a ringwork 600m south of Berden 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 1009308.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Battles Manor (1.4 km), Moated site at Starling's Green (2.3 km), Shonk's Moat enclosure and fishpond (2.7 km).
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