Probable medieval ditches, formerly thought to be medieval moat, Wright's Farm (EHER 6463)

An alleged medieval moat was identified at Wright's Farm, Cressing. Field investigations in 1975 located no traces of a moat at the farm. Earthworks were identified at TL 78102096, these comprised enlarged drainage ditches running parallel to the road.

Homestead moat at Wright's Farm, Cressing (TL 782209) (House not dated by RCHM or DOE (HHR)). <1> March 1975. Field survey. There is no moat to be seen at Wright's Farm (mid 16th century and not outstanding). The only "moat-like" features in the vicinity are at TL 78102096 on the opposite side of the public road, where there are enlarged drainage ditches parallel to the road. These do not resemble the remains of a homestead moat, but more the remains of Medieval village enclosure ditches subsequently altered. The area has been sold for building development. <2> <3> The alleged moat comprises three large water-filled features. Two of these on the south-west side of the road appear to have been mostly destroyed by the subsequent development of the land. <4> <5> Original HER entry merged with NRHE data transfer. NRHE summary description: Alleged Medieval moat identified at Wright's Farm, Cressing. Field investigations in 1975 located no traces of a moat at the farm. Earthworks were identified at TL 7810 2096, these comprised enlarged drainage ditches running parallel to the road.