Partial remains of possibly 14th century moat at Bourchiers Hall (EHER 11516)
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Summary
An incomplete, single manorial moat in an irregular raised enclosure. Only two ponds remains.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9443 1162 (192m by 192m) Origin of polygon unknown, may represent maximum extent of moat. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOLLESBURY, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Moated site. <1>
Incomplete, single manorial moat; irregular raised enclosure. Only two ponds remain. The moat encloses a hall comprising a 14th century central hall and cross wing aisled hall (see EHER 39123). Sketch plan on back of Medieval Settlements Research Group (MSRG) card. <2> <3>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX33438 LIST: Hedges, J.D.. 1974. TL91-066.
- <3> SEX33439 Map: Hedges, J.D.. 1974. TL91-066.
- <4> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. Vol 3, p217.
- <5> SEX83 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N.. 1954. The Buildings of England, Essex. p361.
- <6> SEX33166 LIST: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Maldon. p1.
- <7> SEX287 Monograph: Morant, P.. 1768. The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. Vol 1, p401.
- <8> SEX64859 DESC TEXT: Medlycott, M.. 2004. Tollesbury: Historic Settlement Assessment.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL91-066