Medieval moat, Batt's Farm (EHER 12064)
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Summary
A medieval homestead moat at Batt's Farm.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9431 0215 (45m by 46m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STEEPLE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Homestead moat at Batt's Farm, Steeple. <1>
Batt's Farm may probably associated with the family of John Butte, mentioned in 1405. <2>
Complete, rectangular. <3>
Sketch plan on back of Medieval Settlement Research Group (MSRG) card. <4>
NRHE data transfer:
(TL 9430 0215) Moat (NR). <5>
April 1972. Field survey.
A rectangular waterfilled homestead moat measuring overall about 42.0m North-South by 36.0m East-West, the arms varying from 5.0m to 10.0m in width. The interior is overgrown with brambles, and no buildings remain, though the farmer at Batts knows of the tradition of an early house. Published survey (25") revised. <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. p.152.
- <2> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.228.
- <3> SEX35019 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TL90-004.
- <4> SEX35020 Map: Unknown. unknown. TL90-004.
- <5> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. NKB 25-APR-72.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL90-004
- NRHE identifier: 383410
- National Monuments Record: TL 90 SW 2