Medieval manor and moat at Butlers Hall (EHER 9473)

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Summary

Formerly moated Domesday Manor.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 836 374 (162m by 150m)
Civil Parish	BULMER, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

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Description

Formerly moated Domesday Manor. <1> <2> Probably to be associated with the family of Roger `le Botiller' (1293). Also mentioned in 1462 as `Botulers', in 1508 as `Butlers (hyde)' and in 1579. Could not find anything in Domesday Book. <3>

Sources

<1> SEX21312 MENTION: Eddy, M.R.. unknown. SMR.
<2> SEX287 Monograph: Morant, P.. 1768. The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. Vol 2, p.310.
<3> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.419.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Butlers Hall Farmhouse (Listed Building) (EHER 9474)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL83-097

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