Medieval to post-medieval moat or ponds at White Farm (EHER 9400)

Alleged moat, but more likely to be ponds for water supply to farm.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Possible moat at White Farm. <1> August 1976. Field survey. The house is of 16th century date with extensive 18th and 19th century alterations. It is not outstanding. There are two ponds, one to the north-east of the house the other behind the farm buildings to the north-west. They are not connected and no ditches to complete or suggest a moated feature can be seen surrounding the house. The farm stands on very high ground and it is likely the ponds are just to supply water or are old claypits. <2> <3> 1978. Field survey. Two ponds, 9m wide, 1m deep to water. Revetted at house side. Western pond is 0.5 - 1m below level of pond by existing house because of marked slope of land. It seems unlikely that they were ever joined. There are no retaining banks to the lower pond. <4> Sketch plan on back of MSRG card, also on back of SMR sheet. <5> <6>