Remains of Medieval moat, Liberty Hall (EHER 5977)
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Summary
Fragmentary remains of a moat at Liberty Hall, Little Waltham.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 716 157 (78m by 74m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
"Moat at Liberty Hall" <1>
Field visit, 1950
Fragmentary remains of a moat at Liberty Hall, Little Waltham. <2> <3>
The house itself was built in the 15th century. Inside, it has some original windows with diamond-shaped mullions, now blocked. 3-bayed roof with original king-post trusses <4>
Moat is incomplete and irregular <5>
Sketch plan on back of MSRG card, presumably traced from OS <6>
House is timber-framed and plastered and 15th century origin but has been much altered <7>
Field survey, 1975
The hall, as described by <2> is rendered over with a coursed stone block pattern on it. It is not outstanding.
The earthwork remains are of a small ditched enclosure or garden moat, with the house outside. Published 25" survey correct. <8>
Sources
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL71NW11, 1950.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 BAC 21-MAR-50.
- <4> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. Vol 2, p110.
- <5> SEX20222 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TL71-011.
- <6> SEX20223 Map: Unknown. unknown. TL71-011.
- <7> SEX2528 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1975. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Chelmsford. p140.
- <8> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 BHS 17-NOV-75.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL71-011
- NRHE identifier: 378574
- National Monuments Record: TL 71 NW 11