Possibly 19th century earthworks, formerly thought to be medieval homestead moat at Hawkins Hall/Philpotts Cottages (EHER 1488)

An 'L-shaped' waterfilled ditch which was interpreted as a medieval homestead moat. It is probably an earthwork which resulted from clay digging or drainage. It may date to the 19th century due to its proximity to Philpotts Cottages which are from this century.

Homestead moat at Hawkin's Farm. <1> <2> Incomplete, rectangular, moat is 5-7m wide, 1-1.5m deep, wet. Enclosure is flat. Named Philpotts Cottage in this source. <3> Sketch plan on back of MSRG card. <4> Area: 0.25 NRHE data transfer: Moat (NR). <5> May 1975. Field survey. An L-shaped waterfilled ditch about 3.0m wide, is on the NE side of 'Philpotts Cottages which are from around the 19th century. There is no trace of the work having formed a near complete circuit, both ends terminating abruptly. This is not a protective homestead moat and probably resulted from clay digging or drainage. <6> NRHE summary decsription: Alleged moat - probably a clay extraction pit or /drainage ditch.