Remains of Medieval moat, Stagden Cross (EHER 903)
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Summary
The remains of a possible moat at Stagden Cross, an originally 16th century house which has been modernized.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 636 149 (54m by 81m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH EASTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Fragmentary moat. <1> <2><2>
OS field visit, 1976
North and west of the house, an `F'-shaped waterfilled pond, possibly remains of a moat filled by surface drainage from hedgerow ditches. No trace of further ditches to complete a moated enclosure were visible to the east. Published 25" survey correct. <1> <4> <5>
Was named `Stakenden' in 1249 and 1284, and there are numerous other mentions and versions. <6>
Other refs: <7> <8> <9>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX183 Monograph: RCHME. 1921. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume II, Central and South-West. Vol 2, p128.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61SW09, 1950.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61SW09, 1976.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 08-MAR-76.
- <6> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p482.
- <7> SEX3339 Map: Unknown. unknown. TL61-010.
- <8> SEX3339 Map: Unknown. unknown. TL61-010.
- <9> SEX76734 LIST: Ministry of Housing and Local Government Lists. 1952. Dunmow Rural District.
- <10> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. OS 6" 1960.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-010
- NRHE identifier: 376188
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 SW 9