Site of medieval homestead moat, Willow Lodge (EHER 80722)

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Summary

A medieval moated site is recorded at Willow Lodge. However, the remains of the moat were largely filled in during the mid-20th century.

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Grid reference	Centred TM 1511 2062 (53m by 48m)
Civil Parish	WEELEY, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

Homestead moat at Willow Lodge. <1> 1955. Field Survey. Small pond in process of being filled, at rear of house. The pond along the roadside at front of house was filled in some years ago and is now marked by a slight depression only. <2>

Sources

<1> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p 227.
<2> SEX75475 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England (RCHME). 1960s-1990s. Field Investigator's Comments. CFW 10-MAR-55.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 387897
National Monuments Record: TM 12 SE 8

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