Site of medieval moat at Cox Green (EHER 7511)
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Summary
The fragmentary remains of a moat. It appears to have been destroyed by tipping and development.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7137 9548 (71m by 68m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH HANNINGFIELD, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Moat (NR). <1>
Homestead moat at Cox Green. <2>
Incomplete, irregular. <3>
Sketch plan of moat on back MSRG card, presumably traced from OS map. <4>
May 1953. Field survey.
This antiquity still exists, correct as shown. Nearly overgrown, poor condition. <5>
September 1975. Field survey.
This feature is in the process of being destroyed by tipping prior to new development. Only the fragmentary remains of the south-east angle survive. Published survey (25") revised. <6> <7>
Sources
- <1> SEX54044 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. OS 2nd Edition 6 inch map. 1;10,560. OS 6" 1919/38.
- <2> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. p.119.
- <3> SEX15382 LIST: MSRG. unknown. MSRG. TQ79-004.
- <4> SEX24216 Map: Unknown. unknown. TQ79-004.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 AC 04-MAY-53.
- <6> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ79NW06, 1975.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 PAS 25-SEP-75.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ79-004
- NRHE identifier: 417051
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 NW 6