Archaeological sites · East of England
Southchurch Hall moated site
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Southchurch Hall moated site — archaeological site near Southchurch Hall in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Southend East · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Southchurch Hall moated site is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Southend East and Rochford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Southend East, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SS1.
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Official information
Southchurch Hall is a Grade I Listed Medieval moated house located in Southend-on-Sea. Originally home to farming families until the 1920s, it features a Great Hall that retains its 14th Century form and showcases historical architecture from various periods.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Benfleet and Southend Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Southchurch Hall moated site is an archaeological site located in Southend-on-Sea, South-East England, postcode SS1. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI and RAMSAR site. The site offers insight into historical land use and ecology in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5365, 0.7296
- District
- Southend-on-Sea
- Parish
- Southend-on-Sea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS1 2TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Phone
- 01702 467671
- Nearest railway station
- Southend East — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mar 01-Oct 31 We-Su 11:00-16:00; Nov 01-Feb 29 Sa,Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.southendmuseums.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664806 (CC0)
- commons: The duck pond, Southchurch Hall - geograph.org.uk - 334216.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southchurch Hall moated site?
- Southchurch Hall moated site is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS1 2TD), in the parish of Southend-on-Sea, unparished area.
- What is Southchurch Hall moated site?
- Southchurch Hall moated site — archaeological site near Southchurch Hall in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southchurch Hall moated site?
- The nearest railway station is Southend East, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS1 2TD.
- Is Southchurch Hall moated site a listed building?
- Southchurch Hall moated site is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Southchurch Hall moated site a protected site?
- Yes — Southchurch Hall moated site is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Southchurch Hall moated site free to visit?
- Yes, Southchurch Hall moated site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southchurch Hall moated site?
- The nearest railway station is Southend East, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS1 2TD.