Possible site of 17th century house belonging to Manhall Manor at Emmanuel Wood, Four Acre Grove (EHER 4770)

16th-17th pottery, roofing slate and 18th-19th century drain pipe fragments have been interpreted as indicative of the location of the 'new', 17th century manor house of Manhall Manor, which had been built to replace the 13th century manor house (EER 4768).

16th-17th pottery. Roofing slate, bone, 18th-19th century drain pipe fragments not kept. <1> Area is within the manor of Manhall, the manor house was almost certainly in the area of this site (see EHER 4768). During the 17th century the house seems to have become disused and a new house was built elsewhere. This source has a discussion of documents relating to the ownership of the manor. <2> Some finds are in Colchester Museum. <3> Site Assessment: Need information on what finds are in Colchester Museum.