Possible site of medieval to post-medieval moat Langthorns (EHER 4580)
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Summary
It is uncertain if the pond at Langthorns is the remains of a moat, and multiple visits in late 20th century were inconclusive.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 591 206 (82m by 90m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE CANFIELD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Moat (NR). <1>
1966. Field visit.
Remains of moat reduced to a waterfilled pond, part of the east arm. Former course of the other arms cannot now be traced on the ground as it is occupied by piggeries. <2>
May 1975. Field visit.
There is no ground evidence to suggest this irregular shaped farmyard pond, formerly L-shaped, is the remains of a homestead moat. The tithe map of about 1842 shows the pond with no indication of a complete circuit. It is not listed by RCHM. <3>
1977. Field survey.
18m wide and about 5m deep. Pond as part of the moat. Rectangular, incomplete. <4>
Tracing of Stokes' sketch from 25" OS map and site visit is in SMR. <5>
See also: <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. 1971.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL52SE16, 1966.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JRL 02-MAY-75.
- <4> SEX16105 LIST: Stokes, A.H.. 1977. TL52-022. TL52-022.
- <5> SEX16107 Map: Stokes, A.H.. 1977. TL52-022. TL52-022, map, 1977.
- <6> SEX69614 Heritage Statement: Waterman CPM Limited. 2008. The Village Hall Site, Little Canfield, Essex Heritage Assessment.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL52-022
- NRHE identifier: 373474
- National Monuments Record: TL 52 SE 16