16th century moat at Walkers Farmhouse, Farnham (EHER 3859)
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Summary
This moat dates from the 16th century, and is wide and rectangular with a cross arm.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 475 245 (152m by 168m) Polygon corroborates with OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FARNHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
The moat is wide and rectangular with a cross arm. The house occupies the south half of the enclosed area. The south part of the moat is obliterated. Site Assessment = South part of moat has been obliterated. <1> <2>
Moat (NR). <3>
March 1950. Field survey.
Moat remains are correct as shown of the 6" field sheet; condition fairly good. <4>
June 1973. Field survey.
To the north and east of the house are the remains of a homestead moat, waterfilled, with arms averaging 12.0m in width. On the east side of the north arm is a connected pond which does not appear contemporary with the moat. Published survey (25") revised. <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.85.
- <2> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <3> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GWR 16-MAR-50.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL42-006
- NRHE identifier: 370378
- National Monuments Record: TL 42 SE 10