Site of possible medieval moat at Spains Wood, near Cornish End (EHER 70048)

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Summary

Earthworks of a possible medieval moated site in Spains Wood, Near Cornish End, visible in the woodland on Lidar.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 6682 3753 (108m by 95m)
Civil Parish	FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

MOAT? (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

Earthworks of a possible medieval moated site in Spains Wood, Near Cornish End, visible in the woodland on Lidar Composite DTM 1m Hillshade. The well-defined square enclosure earthwork is approximately 77m by 73m. The south-west corner of the ditch may have been enlarged. The earthwork is a similar size and shape to several other moats in the area. <1>

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<1> SEX76793 Graphic material: Environment Agency. 2025. Lidar Composite LZ DTM.

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