Medieval homestead moat at Moathouse Farm (EHER 1186)

A probable medieval homestead moat. The monument is scheduled.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Possible homestead moat. <1> - <3> April 1975. Field survey. Moathouse is entirely modern and stands on the site of a house of unknown age (but described as "very old" by the occupier) which was demolished circa 1960. Around the house is a probable homestead moat which is waterfilled and measures overall about 60.0m east-west by about 50.0m transversely, with arms about 3.0m wide. Although the arm dimensions are typical of the rectangular drainage systems around many farmsteads in this region, the complete water circuit and regular cut suggest a protective purpose. Published survey correct (25"). <4> <5> 1977. Field survey. Complete, rectangular. 5.5m wide moat, 1.5m deep to the water. <6> Typed MSRG card, and SMR, have copy of Stokes' sketch from OS map and site visit, 1977. <7> Moated site measures 63m east-west by 50m north-south. The north-east corner has been extended along the same line as the east arm for a further 5m. A causeway, 13m wide crosses the north arm. A small wooden footbridge crosses the west arm and is considered to be on the site of the original entrance to the island. The house is situated slightly further east than the original house. <8> Plotted as part of NMP. <8> <9> Moat (NR). <10> Area = 0.18 See also: <11> - <13>