Medieval moat at Bulls Farm, Radwinter (EHER 1595)

Site of a medieval homestead moat. When investigated in 1977, the sub-rectangular moat which was situated on level ground, had been filled and was under plough. Its course was visible as a shallow depression. The island showed no evidence of occupation, excepting a light scatter of undressed stone.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Homestead moat on site of Bulls Farm. <1> <2> No longer extant in 1966. <3> <4> Farm demolished, moat filled but still visible as a shallow depression. <5> Incomplete, rectangular, isolated, 150yds from the parish boundary. <6> Probably to be associated with the family of John Boole, Bulle (1434-1491), also mentioned 1519. <7> 1950. Field survey. Incomplete remains of a rectangular homestead moat; correct as shown on 6". Condition fair. <8> 1977. Field survey. The sub-rectangular homestead moat, was situated on level ground, but has been filled in and is now under plough. Its course is visible as a shallow depression of maximum depth 0.2m and it measures overall 48.0m north west-south east by 40.0m transversely, with the ditch averaging 5.0m wide. The island shows no evidence of occupation, apart from a light general scatter of undressed stone. Published 25" survey (1926) revised. <9> See also: <10>