Possible site of medieval house, Drakes Hill (EHER 544)
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Summary
This is thought to be the site of a medieval house known as Drakes Hill. The only physical evidence for habitation is the discovery of a brick-lined well of unknown date which has been filled in.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 554 983 (176m by 155m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NAVESTOCK, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Drakes Hill (site of). Site of an ancient residence a short distance north west of Bois Hall. Supposed site of house had not been ploughed in 30 years in 1969 but a tractor sinking revealed a brick lined well close to the siting. The well has been filled in. <1> <2>
Ordnance Survey first edition. Shows extensive earthworks on site and the placename is probably associated with a 1467 landowner.
NHRE data import:
Drakes Hill (site of) - Applies to the site of an ancient residence situated a short distance north-west of Bois Hall. <3>
1969. Field Survey.
The supposed site of the house has never been ploughed in the tenancy of Mr Bere and his family (30 years) and it is under pasture. However, a tractor sinking revealed a brick-lined well in the immediate vicinity of the siting which has now been filled in. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ59NE13, 1969.
- <3> SEX75611 LIST: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Object Name Book reference. Essex 70 NE 1915.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. CFW 08-DEC-69.
- <5> SEX75612 Verbal communication: 1969?. Communication from Mr Bere.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ59-011
- NRHE identifier: 411499
- National Monuments Record: TQ 59 NE 13