Site of Medieval moat, Hayrons (EHER 977)
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Summary
The site of a moat which has been destroyed by ploughing and former site of a demolished house thought to have dated to the 16th century.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 625 132 (143m by 119m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GOOD EASTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Moated site. Manorial. <1>
Fragmentary moat. House is 2-storied, timber- framed and plastered. Built probably late in the 15th century, half H-plan. Former central Hall, with original doorway opening into the north wing. In upper storey, an original king-post truss, some 16th century panelling. <2> <3>
The house is very dilapidated, uninhabited. External walls still stand, still has roof. This in 1952. By 1966 building had been demolished, moat extant. <4> <5>
OS 1976 field survey
The site of Hayrons and associated features completely destroyed by ploughing. The site is marked by 16th-17th century debris scatter and irregular soil marks. <6>
Hayrons is probably to be associated with the family of Ralph de Heyrons (1257). Name also mentioned 1337, 1497. <7>
Other refs: <8> - <10>
AP <11> <12>
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. TL61SW08, 1966.
- <4> SEX76752 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1960 - 1969. Large Scale/ Small Scale map Revisers' Comment, 1960-1969. SS Reviser Oct 1966.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 08-MAR-76.
- <6> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61SW08, 1976.
- <7> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. pp482-483.
- <8> SEX2863 Bibliographic reference: Wright, T.. 1831. The history and topography of the county of Essex, comprising its ancient and modern history. 2.
- <9> SEX3649 LIST: Unknown. 1976. TL61-054.
- <10> SEX3650 Map: Unknown. 1976. TL61-054.
- <11> SEX54591 Aerial Photograph: Strachan, D.. 1999. CP/99/5/7,8.
- <12> SEX63894 Aerial Photograph: Strachan, D.. 1999. CP/99/5/7-9.
- <13> SEX73689 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2018. EX18/06/029-034.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-054
- NRHE identifier: 376185
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 SW 8