Medieval moat at Dagnett's Farm (EHER 5959)
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Summary
An incomplete, rectangular moat, which was said to be in fair condition when visitede in 1975.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7497 1921 (79m by 64m) Copied from OS MasterMap. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLACK NOTLEY, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Moat. <1> <2>
Incomplete, in fair condition. <3>
Incomplete, rectangular. <4>
Sketch plan, presumably drawn from OS, on back Medieval Settlement Research Group (MSRG) card. <5>
NRHE data transfer:
Moat (NR). <6>
November 1975. Field survey.
Originally measuring 70.0m. long and 60.0m. transversely, recent filling has eliminated the western angle of this moat and reduced the S.W. arm. The S.E. and remains of the N.E. arms have so far survived. Averaging 5.0m. in width, the former island is now under plough and brick and tile debris can be seen towards the southern corner.
Published 25" survey revised. <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. p.19.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL71NW02, 1950.
- <4> SEX20153 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TL71-002.
- <5> SEX20154 Map: Unknown. unknown. TL71-002.
- <6> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. BHS 17-NOV-75.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL71-002
- NRHE identifier: 378549
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 NW 2