Possible medieval moat, Ashdon Hall (EHER 4774)

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Summary

Supposed homestead moat-OS consider that the east arm of the moat is more probably an ornamental feature as the east-facing slope along which it lies is such that it is unlikely that the 'moat' could have extended further to east or west, a

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Grid reference	Centred TL 581 416 (127m by 110m)
Civil Parish	ASHDON, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

Supposed homestead moat. OS consider that the east arm of the moat is more probably an ornamental feature as the east-facing slope along which it lies is such that it is unlikely that the 'moat' could have extended further to east or west, and there is no evidence on the ground. <1> Other refs: <2> - <4>

Sources

<1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL54SE01, 1969.
<2> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
<3> SEX16642 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TL54-029.
<4> SEX60391 Aerial Photograph: Tyler, S.. 2000. CP/00/16/7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL54-029

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