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The Grange moated site and fishpond is a medieval defensive and manorial settlement located in Essex. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat enclosing an area of domestic occupation, alongside an associated fishpond which served both practical and status-related functions typical of medieval elite households. Dating to the medieval period, the monument represents the physical remains of a grange or subsidiary agricultural holding, possibly belonging to a larger ecclesiastical or noble estate. The earthwork features remain visible today and contribute to the archaeological understanding of medieval settlement patterns and rural land management in Essex.
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 defensive and manorial settlement located in Essex. 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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