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The Howses moated site is a medieval homestead complex located in Essex, England, designated as a heritage monument of national importance. The site preserves the remains of a moated enclosure, a common form of elite and gentry settlement characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat itself, which once surrounded the residential and domestic structures, remains visible as an earthwork feature defining the extent of the former dwelling site. Such moated sites represent significant evidence of medieval settlement patterns, land use, and the social hierarchy of rural England during the medieval period.
The Howses moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011613. View the official record →
The Howses moated site is a medieval homestead complex located in Essex, England, designated as a heritage monument of national importance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011613.
The Howses 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 1011613.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A moated site at Goddards Farm (1.5 km), The Rookery, moated site, 350m west of Goddards Farm (1.7 km), Moated site and fishpond at Maynards Farm (2.3 km).
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