Site of possible Medieval moat, Chalk End (EHER 989)
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Summary
A possible medieval moat forming a ditched enclosure.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 629 106 (63m by 95m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROXWELL, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Moat. <1> <2>
OS 1976 field survey
The only water feature at Chalk End Farm, according to farmer, was a farm pond centred at TL 63061051 but this was filled years ago. A further ditched enclosure 15m to the north west at TL 62951064 was partially filled around 15 years ago. Site is bounded by a ditch 8m wide, except on the north east side where the ground is low and a later road ditch is visible. No trace of a building found within the enclosure which is low lying and marshy in wet weather. Site is known as a moat by local residents but identification is uncertain. <3> <4>
Incomplete, irregular. <5> <6>
Probably to be associated with the family of Richard Chalk (1445). <7>
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, p205.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61SW24, 1976.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments.
- <5> SEX3685 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TL61-064.
- <6> SEX3686 Map: Unknown. unknown. TL61-064.
- <7> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p265.
- <8> SEX71445 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2013. EX13/01/0023-025.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-064
- NRHE identifier: 376247
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 SW 28