Medieval or post-medieval homestead moat at Parsonage Farm (EHER 7518)
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Summary
The earthwork remains of an incomplete rectangular medieval or post-medieval homestead moat were recorded from investigation in 1953. It was considered to be in poor condition, being used partly as a rubbish dump and dry.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7070 9326 (30m by 55m) Traced visible extent from basemapping. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT BURSTEAD AND SOUTH GREEN, BASILDON, ESSEX |
| Civil Parish | RAMSDEN CRAYS, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Homestead moat. <1> <2>
In poor condition in 1953, Northern half used as a rubbish dump and now dry. <3>
Incomplete, rectangular. Site possibly in Domesday according to this source. <4>
Sketch plan on back MSRG card, presumably traced from OS map. <5>
Sketch also on SMR sheet. <6>
NRHE data transfer:
Moat (NR) <7>
Homestead moat at Parsonage Farm. <8>
May 1953. Field survey.
Poor condition generally, Northern half used as a rubbish dump and now dry. Correct as shown. Moat not shown on latest L.S plan. May 1982. <9>
NRHE summary description:
The earthwork remains of a medieval or post-medieval homestead moat were recorded from investigation in 1953. It was considered to be in poor condition, being used partly as a rubbish dump and dry.
Sources
- <1> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. Vol 4, p120.
- <2> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ79SW01, 1953.
- <4> SEX24239 LIST: Sellers, E.E.. unknown. TQ79-008.
- <5> SEX24240 Map: Sellers, E.E.?. unknown. TQ79-008.
- <6> SEX18389 Map: Sellers, E.E.?. unknown. SMR.
- <7> SEX34266 Map: Ordnance Survey. unknown. Ordnance Survey 1:10000 Post War National Grid. 1972.
- <8> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. p.120.
- <9> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. AC 04-MAY-53.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ79-008
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 SW 1
- NRHE identifier: 417119