Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWarish Hall moated site and remains of Takeley Priory

Warish Hall moated site and remains of Takeley Priory

England
List entry 1007834
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Warish Hall moated site and the remains of Takeley Priory is a complex of medieval ecclesiastical and domestic monuments located in Essex. The priory, a religious house of the medieval period, occupied the site alongside a substantial moated farmstead, indicating the coexistence of monastic and secular settlement in this locality. The moated enclosure represents a characteristic form of medieval domestic settlement, whilst the priory remains document the presence of organised religious life in the parish. Both elements are now recorded as earthwork remains and archaeological features that contribute to understanding medieval settlement patterns and land use in Essex.

Warish Hall moated site and remains of Takeley Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007834. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warish Hall moated site and remains of Takeley Priory?

Warish Hall moated site and the remains of Takeley Priory is a complex of medieval ecclesiastical and domestic monuments located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007834.

Who is responsible for protecting Warish Hall moated site and remains of Takeley Priory?

Warish Hall moated site and remains of Takeley Priory 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 1007834.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warish Hall moated site and remains of Takeley Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Portingbury Hills (3.8 km), Warren in Collins Coppice, Hatfield Forest (3.9 km), Canfield Castle and associated moated enclosure (5 km).

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