Remains of possble moat, North side of the 'Elbows' (EHER 1080)
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Summary
The remains of a small rectangular homestead moat lie to the north of `Elbows'. It is probable that the `moat' was constructed as a fish-pond.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6390 1380 (34m by 44m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GOOD EASTER, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import.
Field survey, 1975-1976
Remains of a small rectangular homestead moat lie to the north of `Elbows'. A Farmhouse, stood at TL 63891378, but was burnt down, according to farm workers. The moat is now dry, measuring 28m east-west x 40m north-south, with arms up to 10m wide and 1.2m deep. No trace of a building found within the enclosure. South arm has been filled. OS plan card in record, tracing is in SMR. Published survey (25") revised. <1> - <5>
Elbows. Probably associated with John Elbowde (1376 Court Rolls). Three sides of a small `moat' are present, and the Tithe map (1839, ERO D/Ct 122) shows it in the same form. The modern farm buildings are to the south, and the moat encloses a very small area. Probably the `moat' was constructed as a fish-pond. <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61SW26, 1975.
- <3> SEX3926 LIST: Unknown. 1976. TL61-117.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL61SW26.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 PAS 08-MAR-76.
- <6> SEX1818 Article in serial: Eddy, M.R. and Buckley, D.G. in Couchman, C.R.. 1979. Work of the Essex County Council Archaeology Section, 1978. Essex Archaeology and History. 11. 32-77. p. 63.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL61-117
- NRHE identifier: 376241
- National Monuments Record: TL 61 SW 26