Possible medieval moat at Molmans (EHER 4223)
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Summary
At Molmans are several shallow pond-like depressions which have been interpreted as the possible remains of a medieval moat. However, the evidence for this interpretation is uncertain.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 503 075 (45m by 49m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MAGDALEN LAVER, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Moat at Mollmans. <1> <2>
Name mentioned 1542. <3>
1975. Field Survey.
The house is as described but not outstanding. Fragmentary depressions of former ponds are visible to the south of the house but these do not form part of a moated enclosure. <4> <5>
The house has an early 16th century cross-wing. <6>
Mollmans (of 16th or 17th century date) is surrounded by the fragmentary remains of a moat. <2> <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. Vol 2, p170.
- <3> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p64.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL50NW24, 1975.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 02-SEP-75.
- <6> SEX77588 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1960. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Epping and Ongar Rural District. p 47.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL50-057
- NRHE identifier: 372688
- National Monuments Record: TL 50 NW 24