Possible medieval to post-medieval ditched enclosure at Belchamp Walter (EHER 8515)
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Summary
Ditched enclosure of unknown date situated on low lying water meadows incorporated into the field drainage system. There is no indication that it has been used as a homestead.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 829 408 (86m by 103m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELCHAMP WALTER, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Moat (NR). <1>
Moat, probably around a cattle enclosure, 250 yards east-north-east of Belchamp Walter Church. <2>
August 1976. Field survey.
A water filled ditched enclosure situated on low lying water meadows and incorporated into the field drainage system. It measures overall 70.0m north east to south-west by 90.0m transversely, with arms about 5.0m wide. The enclosure is apparently undisturbed and no indication that it had been used as a homestead, and was probably used as a cattle enclosure. The Tithe map shows no buildings within the area which has the field name of 'Hoppet'. <3> - <6>
1978. Field visit.
Incomplete, rectangular enclosure, wooded in a meadow. <7>
A sketch plan at the back of MSRG card. <8>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1967.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.20.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL84SW8, 1976.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL84SW8.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 27-AUG-76.
- <6> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. Tithe Map 1840.
- <7> SEX52758 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Stokes, A.H. (MSRG). 1970s. Moated Site Research Group MSRG card. TL84-008, list, 1978.
- <8> SEX52758 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Stokes, A.H. (MSRG). 1970s. Moated Site Research Group MSRG card. TL84-008, map, 1978.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL84-008
- NRHE identifier: 382189
- National Monuments Record: TL 84 SW 8