Medieval moat at Brockhold Farm, Finchingfield (EHER 1461)
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Summary
Remains of a moat at Brockholds Farm. It was recorded in 1916 as being in fairly good condition, with the northern arm being formed by a stream. The farm, dating to the early 17th century, was unoccupied and in poor condition.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6939 3644 (117m by 97m) Polygon derived from OS historic maps. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FINCHINGFIELD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Moat. <1>
Moat, in fairly good condition, at Brockhold's Farm is of irregular shape. A stream forms the north arm. The farm is of early 17th century date and is unoccupied and in poor condition.
<2>
Vertical sides to approximately 5ft depth. <3>
Complete, irregular, enclosure that follows natural contours. Moat is 6m wide, 0.5-1m deep to the water. <4>
Sketch plan on back of SMR sheet. <5>
Probably to be associated with the family of Geoffrey Brokhole (1398). Also mentioned 1399, 1509 (Brokholles garden), 1570, 1635 (Brokhall crofte). <6>
See also: <7>
Area = 0.5
Moat (NR). <8>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.92.
- <3> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL63NE06, 1952.
- <4> SEX5264 LIST: Stokes, A.H.. 1976. TL63-024. TL63-024.
- <5> SEX5265 Map: Stokes, A.H.. 1976. TL63-024. TL63-024, map, 1976.
- <6> SEX10131 Bibliographic reference: Reaney, P.H.. 1935. The Place-Names of Essex. pp427-428.
- <7> SEX5266 Scheduling record: English Heritage ?. 1994. Schedule Entry Copy AA 44234-1.
- <8> SEX74483 Aerial Photograph (Digital): Saunders, H.. 2019. EX19/10/011-012.
- <9> SEX35033 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1969. Ordnance Survey 1:10560 (6 inch) Post War National Grid. 1960.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL63-024
- NRHE identifier: 376561
- National Monuments Record: TL 63 NE 6