Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWiddington Hall moated site

Widdington Hall moated site

England
List entry 1007836
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Widdington Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure. The site dates from the medieval period and represents a form of domestic settlement that was characteristic of the English countryside during the Middle Ages. The moat, which would have surrounded the hall complex, served both defensive and status-conscious functions typical of medieval gentry residences. The earthworks remain a significant archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and land use in Essex.

Widdington Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007836. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Widdington Hall moated site?

Widdington Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Essex, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007836.

Who is responsible for protecting Widdington Hall moated site?

Widdington Hall 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 1007836.

What other scheduled monuments are near Widdington Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prior's Hall moated site (0.4 km), Henham Hall moated site (3.1 km), St Helen's Chapel, Bonhunt (3.4 km).

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