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The Grange moated site and fishpond is a medieval settlement complex located in Essex, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of the medieval period, accompanied by an associated fishpond, features that indicate occupation and agricultural management by a significant landholder or minor gentry. The moat and fishpond together represent the infrastructure of a prosperous medieval homestead, with the fishpond serving both practical and status functions in the economy and diet of the resident family. Such moated sites were particularly prevalent in Essex during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, and this example contributes to understanding medieval settlement patterns and domestic arrangements in the region.
The Grange moated site and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011467. View the official record →
The Grange moated site and fishpond is a medieval settlement complex located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011467.
The Grange moated site and fishpond 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 1011467.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Warish Hall moated site and remains of Takeley Priory (1.5 km), Portingbury Hills (4.7 km), Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest (5 km).
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