Site of medieval moat at Lofty Green, Sty Green (EHER 1073)
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Summary
The remains of a medieval homestead moat visited in 1975 by OS.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6455 1633 (53m by 61m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH EASTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Waterfilled enclosure at Lofty Green. <1>
December 1975. Field survey.
The remains of a homestead moat at Lofty Green measuring overall 52.0m north-south by 38.0m east-west with arms averaging 6.0m wide. The interior of the enclosure is raised about 0.4m above the surrounding ground level but no trace of a building was found. The north arm has been partially filled. Published survey (25") revised. <2> - <4>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1955.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61NW26, 1975.
- <3> SEX3901 Graphic material: Ordnance Survey. 1975. SMR.
- <4> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 04-DEC-75.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-112
- NRHE identifier: 376021
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NW 26