17th cenury moat at Highams, Aythorpe Roding (EHER 4460)
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Summary
Remains of a 17th century moat.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5996 1498 (217m by 151m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYTHORPE RODING, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Moat. <1>
A fragment of a homestead moat is visible at Highams, Aythorpe Roding. It is 1 mile east-south-east of the church. <2>
Remains comprise north-east and part of the west arms, now waterfilled ornamental features and the north part of the south east arm, now dry. Rest filled in and there is no trace. <3>
Name mentioned 1327. <6>
Other ref: <5>
September 1971. Field visit.
The remains of a homestead moat comprising the north-east and part of the north-west arms, now waterfilled ornamental features, and the north part of the south-east arm, now dry. The remainder has been filled in, and there is no trace. Published survey (25") revised. <6>
May 1976. Field visit.
No change. <7>
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. v.2, p.3.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL51SE04, 1971.
- <4> SEX15715 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TL51-100.
- <5> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.491.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 NKB 09-SEP-71.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 PAS 11-MAY-76.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL51-100
- NRHE identifier: 373111
- National Monuments Record: TL 51 SE 4