Site of medieval manor, Wood Hall, Arkesden (EHER 49557)

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Summary

Now demolished. The manor house stood close to the existing Wood Hall and was moated. Of the various outbuildings associated with the old manor house, only Threshers Barn of 16th century date survives.

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Grid reference	TL 4789 3368 (point)
Civil Parish	ARKESDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

MANOR (12th century - 1101 AD? to 1200 AD?)

Description

Mediaeval Arkesden had three manors, one of which was Wood Hall, recorded in Domesday, which before 1165 was granted to Henry son of Gerald the Chamberlain. The manor house stood close to the existing Wood Hall and was moated. Of the various outbuildings associated with the old manor house, only Threshers Barn of 16th century date survives.<1>

Sources

<1> SEX74010 Heritage Statement: Selby, J.. 2020. Heritage Statement on Wood Hall, Arkesden.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Parent of: North Barn approximately 80m north-west of Wood Hall (Listed Building) (EHER 35381)

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