Medieval and post-medieval common, 'Ingrave Common', Ingrave (EHER 19317)
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Summary
A medieval and post-medieval common which borders Thorndon Hall Park (EHER 8551).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 628 912 (1671m by 2087m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HERONGATE AND INGRAVE, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Herongate is sited on the south-eastern end of Ingrave Common, a long linear Common which borders Thorndon Hall Park (EHER 8551). The pattern of the field divisions on the 1598 Walker map of Thorndon Park suggests that the Common was originally much larger, particularly at the southern end. The process of enclosure of the Common had begun by the time of the 1598 Walker map. However the central portion remained unenclosed until 1849, the enclosure map for this survives, it shows how the common was largely sub-divided between Lord Petre and his tenants, with only a smaller portion adjacent to Thorndon Park remaining unenclosed by the time of the 1881 1st edition OS map. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX59827 DESC TEXT: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Herongate and Ingrave Historic Settlement Assessment Report.