Possible site of medieval moat at Moat Farm (EHER 9379)
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Summary
Alleged moat at Moat Farm. Upon investigation, no evidence could be found for the previous existence of a moat.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 880 357 (113m by 124m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALPHAMSTONE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Homestead Moat at Moat Farm, Alphamstone. <1> <2>
No moat visible. <3>
Moat Farm is 'le Moote' (1508 Rental), 'le Motehall' in 1574. Morant recorded remains of moat visible (note in pencil in Reaney suggests this refers to 'le Mote' in the south-west of the parish, not 'Moat Farm' in north-east. <4> <5>
June 1960. Field visit.
There is a pond on the north-west side of the farm buildings and a brook on the north-east side, but no definite trace of a moat having surrounded the farm could be recognised. <6> <7>
July 1978. Field visit.
The farm is now derelict. Although still known as 'Moat Farm' by local residents, no features resembling a moat were seen on investigation. OS air photographs OS 74/090 fr.330 negative, and no water feature is shown on the tithe map 1841. <8> <9>
Sources
- <1> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. p.4.
- <2> SEX2863 Bibliographic reference: Wright, T.. 1831. The history and topography of the county of Essex, comprising its ancient and modern history. 2.
- <3> SEX29831 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TL83-035.
- <4> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.406.
- <5> SEX287 Monograph: Morant, P.. 1768. The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. v.2, p.265.
- <6> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL83NE03, 1960.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JET 15-JUN-60.
- <8> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL83NE03.
- <9> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 26-JUL-76.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL83-035
- NRHE identifier: 381596
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 NE 3