Site of medieval moat at Pepples Farm, Wimbish (EHER 244)
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Summary
The moat at Pepples Farm is thought to have dated from the medieval period but has been infilled.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5833 3399 (69m by 76m) Polygon derived from OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIMBISH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Filled-in moat its course discernible only as a depression 0.4m deep and up to 0.5m wide to the north-east and south-west of the house. It was originally sub-rectangular, measuring overall 70m north-east to south-west by 45m transversely. <1> - <6>
Probably to be associated with the family of John 'Pypple, Pepill', Pympell' (1434-97). <7>
NRHE data transfer:
1975. Field survey.
According to the owner, Pepples Farm, a private residence dates from about 1560, but it has been modified and extended. Not outstanding.
The moat has been filled in, and its course is discernible as a depression about 0.4m deep and up to 5.0m wide to the north-east and south-west of the house. It was originally sub-rectangular, measuring about 70.0m north-east to south-west by 45.0m. The tithe map of 1840, shows the same detail as OS 6".
No significant names. Published 1:2500 survey revised. <8>
Sources
- <1> SEX138 DESC TEXT: Buckley, D.G.. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX1366 LIST: Unknown. 1975. TL53-079.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL53SE3, 1950.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL53SE3, 1975.
- <5> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. Vol 1, p355.
- <6> SEX1369 Map: Unknown. 1975. TL53-079.
- <7> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.547.
- <8> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 NKB 04-FEB-75.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53-079
- NRHE identifier: 373800
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 SE 3