Possibly medieval pond, 'Heron Pond', East Horndon (EHER 5509)
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Summary
A large area enclosed on three sides by a strong retaining bank, known as the Heron Pond. A small stream runs through the middle, possibly medieval in date.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 6355 9217 (288m by 300m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HERONGATE AND INGRAVE, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A large area enclosed on three sides by a strong retaining bank, known as the Heron pond. Small stream runs through the middle. <1> <2> <3>
See also <4>.
See EHER 5361 for adjacent moated site. Possible mill pond or fish pond for Heron Hall.
No new information included from the NRHE data transfer.
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. Vol 4, p38.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ69SW10, 1977.
- <4> SEX59827 DESC TEXT: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Herongate and Ingrave Historic Settlement Assessment Report.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ69-093
- NRHE identifier: 414352