Medieval moat at Jekyll's Farm, Finchingfield (EHER 1463)

Remains of a moat at Jekyll's Farm. The west and south arms of the moat were visible during investigations in 1950.

Moat. <1> West and south arms remain. Fairly good condition. Not noted by RCHM. <2> Incomplete, rectangular, moat is wet, 6m wide on the west side, 1m deep to the water, 5-15m wide on the south, 0-2m deep to water here. Fishponds. Variation of 4ft between the west length of the moat and the south length which is lower, "mentioned in connection with Spain's Hall in 11th century". <3> Sketch plan of moat on back of MSRG card, shows fish pond. <4> Probably to be associated with the family of Robert Jukel, Jekel (1235, 1312). Name mentioned 1768 as Jekells. <5> Original moat measured 58m north to south by 45m east to west. The east arm is visible as a shallow depression. The north arm is not visible as it is covered by dense woodland. A causeway, 7.5m wide, crosses the west arm. A large rectangular, water-filled fishpond, 65m north to south by 17m east to west, lies 15m south-east of the moat. <6> Area = 0.2 NRHE data transfer: May 1950. Field survey. At Jekyll's Farm are the remains of a moat (not listed by RCHM). West and south arms remain and are correct as shown on the 6" sheet. <7> Moat (NR). <8>