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Wincelow Hall moated site is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Essex, England, comprising a substantial moat that once surrounded a residential or manorial dwelling. The site dates to the medieval period, when such moated homesteads were common features of the Essex landscape, serving both practical and status-affirming functions for minor gentry and prosperous landholders. The moat itself survives as the principal archaeological remains, preserving evidence of the settlement's layout and defensive character. This monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1011464 and represents an important example of medieval domestic and agricultural settlement patterns in the county.
Wincelow Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011464. View the official record →
Wincelow Hall moated site is a medieval defensive enclosure located in Essex, England, comprising a substantial moat that once surrounded a residential or manorial dwelling. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011464.
Wincelow 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 1011464.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Howses moated site (2 km), A moated site at Goddards Farm (2.8 km), The Rookery, moated site, 350m west of Goddards Farm (2.8 km).
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