Medieval moat at Pledgdon Hall (EHER 4544)
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Summary
Medieval moat at Pledgdon Hall. Only fragmentary remains of the moat survive north of Pledgon Hall.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 551 274 (113m by 96m) Polygon derived from OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HENHAM, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Moat (NR). <1>
April 1966. Field survey.
Strong, deep, dry rectangular moat, complete and in good condition but for the south arm (partly occupied by the house), and part of the east arm. The enclosed area is a garden. No building foundations found. <2>
April 1975. Field survey.
Only fragmentary remains of the moat survive north of Pledgon Hall. The central island was landscaped 6 years ago, according to the owner, and the surface lowered by about 1.5m, the spoil being pushed into the moat. This has destroyed the west and north arms leaving only vague scarps. The east and south arms have been mutilated by digging and garden landscaping. The house is as described by the RCHM but is not outstanding. <3> <4>
Photo in SMR shows moat platform. <5>
Sketch plan on back MSRG card. <6> <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <2> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 ASP 20-APR-66.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 PAS 21-APR-75.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL52NE01, 1975.
- <5> SEX15969 Photograph: Unknown. unknown. TL52-006.
- <6> SEX15970 LIST: Stokes, A.H.. 1976. TL52-006. TL52-006.
- <7> SEX15971 Map: Stokes, A.H.. 1976. TL52-006. TL52-006, map, 1976.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52-006
- NRHE identifier: 373319
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 NE 1