Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWynters Armourie moated site

Wynters Armourie moated site

England
List entry 1016804
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wynters Armourie is a moated site located in Essex, England, and forms part of the archaeological record of medieval settlement in the county. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a moat, a water-filled defensive or status-defining feature characteristic of high-status medieval residential sites, particularly those of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated enclosures typically surrounded timber or brick-built dwellings and outbuildings and reflect both the practical and symbolic functions of water barriers in medieval domestic architecture. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of medieval landholding and settlement patterns in Essex.

Wynters Armourie moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wynters Armourie moated site?

Wynters Armourie is a moated site located in Essex, England, and forms part of the archaeological record of medieval settlement in the county. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016804.

Who is responsible for protecting Wynters Armourie moated site?

Wynters Armourie 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 1016804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wynters Armourie moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Latton Priory (3.6 km), A London mobilisation centre known as the North Weald Redoubt (4.3 km), Moated site known as Marshalls, 290m south of Weald Place (4.5 km).

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