Medieval homestead moat at Monksbury (EHER 4506)
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Summary
Possible homestead moat to the east of Monksbury, consisting of a dry, now ornamental ditch about 50m long, 4m wide x 1m deep.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5046 1759 (76m by 51m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE HALLINGBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Monksbury (NR). <1>
March 1950. Field survey.
The present home was built in 1888, presumably on the site of the original house. <2>
July 1973. Field survey.
As described, the present house is of entirely Victorian structure. To the east of the house is a dry now ornamented ditch about 50.0 long, 6.0 m wide and 1.0 m deep, which is possibly the remains of a north arm of a homestead moat. A hedge and ditch line could indicate the former position of the east and south arms. The owner reports finding "old brick and tile" within this enclosed area, which could indicate the site of the original 'Monksbury'. <3> <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1948.
- <2> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JET 22-MAR-50.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL51NW14, 1973.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 JRL 21-JUN-73.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL51-129
- NRHE identifier: 373016
- National Monuments Record: TL 51 NW 14