Medieval moat at Moynes Farm (EHER 12066)
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Summary
An incomplete, rectangular moat at Moynes Farm.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9654 0226 (60m by 69m) Traced from 2nd ed OS map. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ST LAWRENCE, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A moat surrounds Moynes Farm (which was built in around 1595). <1> <2>
Moynes Farm is probably to be associated with the family of William le Moyne, mentioned in 1258. <3>
Moat is incomplete and rectangular. <4>
Sketch plan on back of Medieval Settlement Research Group (MSRG) card. <5>
Moat (NR). <6>
September 1972. Field survey.
A homestead moat, about 60.0m square overall and up to 10.0m wide, partly waterfilled to a depth of about 1.0m. The West and North arms are dry and partially filled. The farm house is not outstanding. Published survey (25") revised. <7>
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
NRHE summary description:
The farmhouse, built circa 1595, is surrounded by a medieval or post-medieval moat.
Sources
- <1> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. p.132.
- <2> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <3> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.224.
- <4> SEX35023 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TL90-005.
- <5> SEX35024 Map: Unknown. unknown. TL90-005.
- <6> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
- <7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. Stevens, P.A., 05-SEP-72.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL90-005
- NRHE identifier: 383389
- National Monuments Record: TL 90 SE 5