Site of medieval moat at Sewards End (EHER 267)
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Summary
Alleged moat, subsequently thought to be drainage ditches.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5696 3816 (154m by 70m) Polygon derived from OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SEWARDS END, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Rectangular incomplete moat at Sewards or Sewers End. On each side of the present road a stream has been diverted to form three enclosures. The OS regards this merely as a series of drainage channels. <1> - <5>
The name Sywardeshond appears in the Assize Rolls dated 1285. Reaney gives a number of other references to the name. <6>
Sketch plan of site on back MSRG card. <7>
1969. Field survey.
This supposed moated enclosure is almost certainly merely an arrangement of drainage channels which are still water-filled and are up to 2.5 metres in width. Published 1:2500 correct. <8>
1989. Field survey.
No evidence was seen to suggest that these features were other than drainage ditches. <9>
1990. Watching brief.
Watching brief on foundation trenches for new extension at rear (north) of 'Everards', Sewards End. Examination of foundation trenches revealed 0.5m - 1.0m of disturbed ground overlying natural. Part of 19th to 20th century soakaway and original foundation of house were also observed. <10>
Area = 0.23
See also: <11>
Sources
- <1> SEX1441 LIST: Stokes, A.H.. 1975. TL53-094. TL53-094.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.241.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL53NE6, 1969.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL53NE20, 1969.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL53NE21.
- <6> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.540.
- <7> SEX1446 Map: Stokes, A.H.. 1975. TL53-094. TL53-094, map, 1975.
- <8> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 FGA 07-MAY-69.
- <9> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 WDC 20-JUL-89.
- <10> SEX1447 Watching Brief Report: Brooks, H.. 1990. Watching Brief Report: (Rear of) 19 High Street, Saffron Walden.
- <11> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
Related Events (2)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL53-094
- NRHE identifier: 373648
- National Monuments Record: TL 53 NE 21