16th century moat at Ellis Green (EHER 1469)

Homestead moat associated with a 16th century house at Bigods.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Moat (NR). <1> Homestead moat at Ellis Green. <2> Probably to be associated with the family of John Elys (1327). Also mentioned 1400, 1407. <3> April 1975. Field survey. Ellis Green: the greenway system and settlement pattern as shown on the OS 6" is still visible, though much is returning to plough. At TL 60403425 is a waterfilled homestead moat, measuring overall about 65.0m square. The arms formerly averaged about 7.0m wide, but recent dumping in the interior of the moat has greatly reduced its width. The dumping obliterates all interior features. A causeway entrance central to the south east arm appears an original feature. Published survey (25") revised. <4> <5> January 1978. Field visit. The level of water in the moat is now considerably lower, the north-east and south-east arms being permanently dry, and the other two retaining only a little. 1:2500 survey revised. <6> June 1979. Field visit. Now partly filled. <7> Survey. Manorial, single, complete, rectangular. Moat is 7.5m wide, 0.5m deep to the water. Site Assessment: Used as a dump for contractor's waste. <8> Sketch plan on back of the MSRG card. <9> Area = 0.25