Site of medieval moat at Whites (EHER 1074)
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Summary
The probable site of a medieval homestead moat levelled by ploughing.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6459 1538 (44m by 79m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH EASTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Rectangular water feature shown at 'Whites'. <1>
Probably to be associated with the family of William and Alexander 'le W(h)ite, Whizte' (1284, 1319). 'Whitesquarter' mentioned 1409, 'Whyttes' 1485. <2>
December 1975.
This feature has been ploughed out, but from the soil marks visible it would indicate the remains of a probable homestead moat. <3> <4>
See: <5>
Sources
- <1> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1955.
- <2> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. p.483-484.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 04-DEC-75.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61NW27, 1975.
- <5> SEX74789 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2022. EX22/02/086-091.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-113
- NRHE identifier: 376024
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 NW 27