Medieval moat at Hole Farm (EHER 6984)
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Summary
Remains of a homestead moat, probably medieval in date.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7630 4207 (100m by 69m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OVINGTON, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
June 1950. Field visit.
Remains of a homestead moat. The southern and eastern arms survive; correct as shown on the 6" field sheet and on 6" Rec. sheet. Condition fair. Not listed by the RCHM. <1> <2>
According to report from parish correspondent in 1977, only one arm is left.. 'Hard standing' reportedly found when new drive built for cottage adjacent to the east. <3>
Incomplete, rectangular. <4>
Sketch plan on back MSRG card, presumably tracing from OS. <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL74SW13, 1950.
- <2> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 GWR 03-JUN-50.
- <3> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <4> SEX22936 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TL74-017.
- <5> SEX22937 Map: Unknown. unknown. TL74-017.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL74-017
- NRHE identifier: 379352
- National Monuments Record: TL 74 SE 3