Site of possible medieval manor house, west side of Church Street (EHER 6987)
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Summary
Probable site of manor house shown to be in existence on 16th century survey. Foundations of a masonry wall encountered whilst digging at the recorded site.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7977 4341 (187m by 133m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELCHAMP ST PAUL, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Site of manor house, shown in perspective view on a 16th century survey of the manor of Belchamp St Paul, immediately west of the church. The foundations of a masonry wall were apparently often encountered by a sexton in grave-digging along the west edge of the churchyard, the top of the wall being at a depth of 4ft. Later grave-digger had not noticed any foundations. <1> - <3>
The foundations could be Roman. Fish ponds to the north of the manor house site. <4>
One large fish pond on OS map. <5>
June 1950. Field visit.
The sexton referred to by McGalliene has recently died. The present grave digger, who has only dug in the area immediately north of the church, has not noticed any foundations. <6>
See also: <7> <8>
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL74SE05, 1950.
- <2> SEX76543 Map: Historic England. Annotated Record Map. Maj JGS Brinson Corr 6" Refs. to:- Mr J. A. Galliene, Woodbridge Suffolk.
- <3> SEX77704 Report: 1576. A survey of the Manor of Belchamp St Paul 1576.
- <4> SEX22948 MENTION: Wadhams, M.C.. unknown. SMR.
- <5> SEX22871 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1957. TL74. 1:25000.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JET 03-JUN-50.
- <7> SEX52308 Aerial Photograph: NMR. 1989. TL9743/1-4.
- <8> SEX57963 Aerial Photograph: Unknown. 1989. 112-3, 5, 6.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL74-019
- NRHE identifier: 379358
- National Monuments Record: TL 74 SE 5