15th century jail, Jail Farm (EHER 11096)
Please read our guidance about the use of Essex Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Fifteen feet length of rubble walling, said to be part of a possible 15th century jail of the Bishops of London, north of the farmhouse at Jail Farm.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 9216 8919 (78m by 77m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BARLING MAGNA, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Fifteen feet length of rubble walling, said to be part of a possible 15th century jail of the Bishops of London, north of the farmhouse at Jail Farm. <1> <2> <3>
'S.M. 33/14/014-15' written on paper EHER sheet - this is possibly a reference to aerial photographs in Southend Museum. <1>
NRHE data transfer:
Nothing visible on air photographs. <4> <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. p.17.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ98NW52, 1976.
- <4> SEX61544 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1673-4011.
- <5> SEX61551 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946. 106G-UK 1673-4012.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ98-016
- NRHE identifier: 420443
- National Monuments Record: TQ 98 NW 52