Medieval to post-medieval drainage ditches at Waters Farm (EHER 4442)

Previously considered to be a moat, an OS visit in 1973 determined that the ditches were unlikely to be a moat. The ditches of the feature have been mostly filled in.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Moat. <1> Homestead moat 1/2 mile east of the parish church. <2> March 1950. Field survey. Fragmentary remains of homestead moat at Waters correct as shown on Field Sheet. The east arm of the moat, not shown on the OS 6" 1923, consists of a water-filled ditch 30.0m long, 5.0m wide and approximately 0.5m deep. A portion of the N arm has been filled in. No traces of a south arm. Condition of moat, fair. <3> <4> July 1973 'Waters' farmhouse was built about 1900, on the site of an earlier house of unknown date. The remains of the alleged moat (as shown on OS 25") are largely filled in, and all that survives is a dry landscaped depression to the north-west f the house. The water feature to the north is filled in; it was only about 3.0 - 4.0m wide according to the farmer. No trace of possible south or east arms. A very doubtful moat. Published survey 25" revised. <5> <6> See also: <7>