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The Maze is a turf maze located in Essex, England. The site represents a form of recreational or ceremonial landscape feature that has medieval or early modern origins, though the precise dating of turf mazes is often uncertain. The physical structure consists of a labyrinthine path cut or worn into the turf, following a pattern typical of such features found across England. Turf mazes of this kind have been interpreted variously as sites of ritual significance, games, or meditation, though their original function and historical context remain subjects of scholarly discussion.
The Maze is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002194. View the official record →
The Maze is a turf maze located in Essex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002194.
The Maze 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 1002194.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Hill camp (2.7 km), Tiptoft's moated site and fishponds (3 km), Thunderley Hall moated site and fishponds (3 km).
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