Site of Medieval moat, Widford Hall (EHER 717)
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Summary
The site of a moat on waste ground at Widford Hall. It has now been destroyed.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6933 0521 (89m by 102m) |
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Type and Period
Description
Moat at Widford Hall. <1> <2>
Destroyed by industrial development. <3>
Filled in. Site adjoins an industrial estate which has been reclaimed after surface quarrying. <3>-
SMR says info from OS 1976 but not on card Other ref: <4> <5>
Information from NRHE
Moat [NR] <6>
Moat at Widford Hall, Chelmsford. <2>
Field survey, 1976
The moat has been destroyed by industrial development. <7>
Field visit, 1988
At the point indicated on the antiquity map is waste ground covered with tall grass and nettles. No evidence for the surface remains of the moat were seen, the area to the east and north have been cut by service roads of the industrial estate. A planning application notice was in position on the site indicating the area is to be developed as offices and car parking.
Widford Hall remains close by in use as offices, it is a Grade 2 only listed building. <8>
Sources
- <1> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. Vol 2, p262.
- <2> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL60NE27, 1976.
- <4> SEX2774 LIST: Ordnance Survey. 1976. TL60-036.
- <5> SEX2775 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1976. TL60-036.
- <6> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. OS 6" 1946.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments.
- <8> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL60-036
- NRHE identifier: 375503
- National Monuments Record: TL 60 NE 27