Medieval moat, Bretts (EHER 5059)

Medieval moat associated with the house Bretts. In 1953 it was in good condition.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import. House (detailed in EHER 5060) possibly 14th century, half-H with cross-wings. There is a reset 15th century entrance doorway, 15th century windows. The moat is incomplete, only the north and west arms remain, they are filled with water. On the east side, a sunk wall of old brickwork is possibly a retaining wall to the east arm. <1> Moat, fishponds. Moat filled. On OS 6" Map. <2> <3> Incomplete, parts of west and north sides wet. <4> OS visit, 1953 Moat at BRETTS is water-filled, in good condition and correct is shown. The course of the S and E arms is visible, but not surveyable. <5> To be associated with family of John Le Brett (mentioned in 1206). <6> The associated house (detailed in EHER 5060) is late 14th or early 15th century. Internally-2 late 14th century window heads. Timber traceried windows on the 1st floor, now covered. Original frame and roof virtually complete. First floor hall originally had barrel-vaulted ceiling. <7> Aerial photograph <8> MOAT [GT] <9> Additional references <10> <11>