Medieval moat at Broctons Farm (EHER 47292)
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Summary
A medieval moated site is depicted on a map of 1777 and on late 19th century first edition Ordnance Survey maps. This moat has been partly infilled.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5585 3277 (186m by 182m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DEBDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
On the first edition Ordnance Survey 25-inch map <1> there are clear signs of a moat. Broctons is shown on the C and A map of 1777 <2> and it is likely that it is earlier because of the age of the listed building (EHER 35811) at the heart of the complex.
Photographs taken between 2000 and 2006 show major changes to the site layout with new access roads and buildings as well as a reduction in the trees which were marked the moats alignment. Some of the areas of water remain but most of the moat seems to be filled in. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX43340 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1861-1876. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (1st edition). 25".
- <2> SEX1417 Map: Chapman, J. and Andre, P.. 1777. Map of the County of Essex (C&A map). Paper.
- <3> SEX65607 Aerial Photograph: UK Perspectives. 2000. Millenium photo Survey - digital coverage of the whole of Essex.
- <4> SEX68000 Aerial Photograph: Google. Google Earth Online Resource. 10/9/2006.