Possible medieval homestead moat, Ramsden Park Farm (EHER 7600)
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Summary
The site of alleged moat, subsequent investigation suggests that this may have been the site of a pond which has since been filled in.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 7104 9430 (157m by 99m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAMSDEN BELLHOUSE, BASILDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Homestead moat here once. Gone according to sketch plan stuck to SMR sheet (apparently taken from OS map). <1> <2>
Possible moat. <3>
Sketch plan on back MSRG card (from OS presumably). <4>
OS could find no trace at TQ 71079430. <5>
NRHE data transfer:
Moat (NR). A rectangular feature is depicted, does not suggest a moat. <6>
May 1953. Field survey.
No trace of this alleged moat now to be seen. Not mentioned in RCHM of 1923. <7> <8>
September 1975. Field survey.
No trace of a moat was found at Ramsden Park Farm. According to the farmer the only water feature, a pond centred TQ 711943, was filled in several years ago. <9>
Sources
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX2296 Map: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <3> SEX24465 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TQ79-047.
- <4> SEX24466 Map: Unknown. unknown. TQ79-047.
- <5> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ79SW04, 1954.
- <6> SEX54230 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch. 1922.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. AC 04-MAY-53.
- <8> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History.
- <9> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 25-SEP-75.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ79-047
- NRHE identifier: 417128
- National Monuments Record: TQ 79 SW 4