Medieval moat at Thunderley Parsonage, Wimbish (EHER 1954)

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Summary

The remains of a small rectangular moat, which has been completely filled, can be traced across the rear lawn of the house, which sits within the enclosed area.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 5683 3661 (72m by 61m) Polygon derived from OS historic maps.
Civil Parish	WIMBISH, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Description

The moat is rectangular and small and has been completely drained and filled and is only visible on the north and west sides as a slight slope away from the centre. Site Assessment = Completely destroyed. <1> - <4> Area = 0.05 NRHE data transfer: Small rectangular moat at Thunderley parsonage. <5> 1969. Field survey. The moat has now been completely drained and filled and is only visible on the north and west sides as a slight slope away from the centre. Published 1:2500. See GP. <6> 1989. Field survey. The house sits on a slightly elevated position, probably the remnant of the moat platform. The moat has almost been entirely filled but may be traced for 20m across the rear lawn of the house TL 5685 3661. <7>

Sources

<1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL53NE10, 1969.
<2> SEX7077 LIST: Stokes, A.H.. 1976. TL53-028. TL53-028.
<3> SEX701 Monograph: RCHME. 1916. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume I, North-West. p.354.
<4> SEX7078 Map: Stokes, A.H.. 1976. TL53-028. TL53-028, map, 1976.
<5> SEX23056 DESC TEXT: Ministry of Housing and Local Government. 1960. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Braintree.
<6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 FGA 07-MAY-69.
<7> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 WDC 19-JUL-89.