Earthwork remains of a medieval farmstead, 'Tobies' (formerly Tokebyes), East of Purleigh Barns Chase (EHER 49765)

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Summary

Partially destroyed. The extensive earthwork remains of a deserted medieval farmstead named 'Tokebyes' in 1410, and later also named 'Cramers' and 'Tobies'.

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Grid reference	TL 8710 0020 (point)
Civil Parish	PURLEIGH, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

FARMSTEAD (Early 15th century to Mid 19th century - 1410 AD? (between) to 1861 AD? (throughout))

Description

In a pasture field to the east of Purleigh Barns Chase, at its junction with Cold Norton Road are the extensive earthwork remains of a deserted medieval farmstead named 'Tokebyes' (later Tobies) in 1410. It was also named 'Cramers' from 1566. This site is adjacent to a presumed Roman road (EHER 80644). <1>

Sources

<1> SEX74369 CORRESPONDENCE: Potter, S.. 2000. Suggested Additions to the EHCR for Purleigh.

Related Events (1)

Field Survey: Possible field visit by S. Potter to 'Tobies', East of Purleigh Barns Chase, before August 2000 (EEX61775)

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