Medieval moat at Scotts Hall (EHER 13467)
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Summary
Moat at Scotts Hall.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 8954 9322 (107m by 154m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANEWDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Homestead moat at Scott's Hall. (The hall is 17th century). Levelled and ploughed 1967-1968. <1> <2>
Probably to be associated with the families of Robert de Laborne. <3>
Evidence found during watching brief for 13th-14th century occupation within the moated area. <4>
Map. <5>
The medieval hall is thought to have been sited immediately to the north of the present buildings (which are 16th century in origin), within a large rectangular moated enclosure (shown on the 1720 map as measuring 1 acre, 2 rods and 19 perches). <6> <7>
NRHE data transfer:
Moat (NR). <8>
April 1953. Field visit.
Now only partially water-filled, fair condition correct as shown. <9>
Feature no longer extant. <10>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX356 Monograph: RCHME. 1923. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume IV, South-East. p.23.
- <3> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.181.
- <4> SEX1108 Article in serial: Wilson, D.. 1969. Medieval Britain in 1968. Medieval Archaeology. Gillian, H., p.268.
- <5> SEX2231 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1890s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (2nd edition). 1:2500? TQ8992.
- <6> SEX62927 Report: Medlycott, M.. 2003. Canewdon Historic Settlement Assessment report.
- <7> SEX37750 Report: Todman, F.D.. 1976. Report on inspection of archaeological sites, in the HER.
- <8> SEX54230 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1920s. Ordnance Survey 25 inch (3rd edition). 25 inch. 1922.
- <9> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. AC 28-APR-53.
- <10> SEX76963 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Compiler's Comments. SS Rev (S J Reed 1967).
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ89-019
- NRHE identifier: 419136
- National Monuments Record: TQ 89 SE 17