Possible earthwork remains of moated site in Thriftwood, Woodham Mortimer (EHER 83167)

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Summary

Three sides of an incomplete earthwork enclosure within Thrift Wood can be seen on lidar and may be the remains of a medieval moated site.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 8037 0557 (116m by 124m)
Civil Parish	WOODHAM MORTIMER, MALDON, ESSEX

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Three sides of an incomplete earthwork enclosure within woodland (Thrift Wood) which may be the remains of a medieval moated site, are visible on lidar. The western side is missing. The measurements of the three remaining sides are: north, approximately 45m; east approximately 80m; and south approximately 60m. <1>

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

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