Medieval to post-medieval moat at Nortofts (EHER 6831)

The possible site of a medieval to post-medieval moat. The present house at the site is 18th to 19th century but a 16th century house is alleged to have been previously on the site.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Moat (NR). <1> The east side is all that remains of the moat. <2> Probably to be associated with the family of William 'de Nortoft' (1230). Also mentioned in 1375 as 'Northtoftes', 1599 as 'Nortoftes'. <3> First mentioned in 1229. <4> 1950. Field visit. In fairly good condition in 1950. <5> April 1975. Field visit. To the east and north of the house, an 'L'-shaped pond gives no indication that it ever continued to form a moat; but the pastured enclave is raised, and building debris has been found by the owner. Two buildings are shown on Tithe Map (1834) to the west of the possible moat, and the latter is as published on OS 25". Published survey (25") correct. <6> <7> 1978. Field visit. Sited on slopes above a stream. Water supply from a spring. A depression in the ground indicates that a west arm ran in front of the long barn. Incomplete, rectangular moat, no enclosure banks, flat enclosure. Moat is 20m wide, on average, 3m deep on average, is wet. <8> Sketch plan from OS 25" and site visit, also sections, on back MSRG card, also on back SMR sheet. <9> - <11> Two photos in SMR. <12> See also: <13>