Probable 14th century or earlier bailey ditch to Rayleigh Castle, 23 Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh (EHER 82549)
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Summary
A watching brief in 1997 recorded the probable fills of the bailey ditch, possibly back-filled in the 14th century.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8068 9089 (7m by 4m) Copied from linked Mon. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAYLEIGH, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
June 1996. Watching brief.
Recording of foundation trenches for an extension on the postulated line of the outer bailey ditch of Rayleigh Castle (EHER 13586) revealed the probable fills of the bailey ditch, possibly back-filled in the 14th century. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX77360 Article in serial: Godbold, S.. 1997. Shorter Notes: The outer bailey ditch at Rayleigh Castle. Essex Archaeology and History. 28. 291-292.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1143932
- NRHE identifier: 419161
- National Monuments Record: TQ 89 SW 5