Possible site of medieval moat, Elmdon (EHER 81241)

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Summary

The possible site of a medieval moat, unlocated on the ground.

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Grid reference	TL 4620 3920 (point)

Type and Period

MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

NRHE data transfer: Traces of a homestead moat lie 400 yds south of Elmdon Church and north-west of the inn. (Cannot trace on earlier maps). <1> 1977. Field survey The indicated area is situated within the village at 122.0m above sea level. Perambulation and local enquiry revealed no knowledge of the moat. Inspection of the tithe map and air photographs proved negative. <2> Aerial photographs: <3> <4>

Sources

<1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.81.
<2> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 RSC 06-DEC-77.
<3> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. APs (RAF 106G/UK/1635 4157-58 9.7.46).
<4> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. APs (OS/73 419/047-48).

Related Events (1)

Field Survey: Field survey by R.S.C. (Ordnance Survey), 1977 (EEX61436)

Other References

NRHE identifier: 370520
National Monuments Record: TL 43 NE 15

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