Medieval moat at Swallows Cross (EHER 5340)
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Summary
Site of a medieval moat, now completely filled by tipping. No trace of any foundations were found within the former enclosed area.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6102 9868 (168m by 102m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DODDINGHURST, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Moated site. <1>
Fairly complete, lies East of the house. House is two-storied, timber-framed and plastered. Probably 16th century. See EHER 5341. <2>
South and East arms are waterfilled and in good condition. The North arm is filled in, course barely visible . <3>
Incomplete, rectangular, three sides are shown wet on OS 25", two sides on 2.5". <4>
Sketch plan on back of MSRG card. <5>
Sketch plan also on SMR sheet, based on 2nd Ed OS 6". <6>
Site Assessment = House not listed - still extant?
NRHE data transfer:
Moat (NR) <7>
Homestead moat, fairly complete and lies East of Swallows Cross Farm house. <2>
May 1953. Field survey.
South and East arms of the moat are water-filled, in good condition and correct as shewn. The North arm has been filled in and its course is barely visible. <8>
September 1975. Field survey.
This feature has now been completely filled by tipping. No trace of any foundations were found within the former enclosed area. <9>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.57.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ69NW02, 1953.
- <4> SEX18387 LIST: Sellers, E.E.. unknown. TQ69-005.
- <5> SEX18388 Map: Sellers, E.E.?. unknown. TQ69-005.
- <6> SEX18389 Map: Sellers, E.E.?. unknown. SMR.
- <7> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1961.
- <8> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. GS 13-MAY-53.
- <9> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 08-SEP-75.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ69-005
- NRHE identifier: 414232
- National Monuments Record: TQ 69 NW 2