Site of Medieval moat, Ardleigh Wick (EHER 2364)
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Summary
Moat remains at Ardleigh Wick. In 1960 it was water filled and in fair condition.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 032 294 (96m by 96m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ARDLEIGH, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Moated site. <1> <2>
Complete, rectangular moat. <3>
Sketch plan on back MSRG card. <4>
Information from NRHE
[TM 0328 2947] Moat [G.T.] <5>
Homestead Moat, at Ardleigh Wick, 1 1/4 m. W. of the church. <2>
A Homestead moat, water filled and in fair condition. Overgrown.
The island is inaccessible; the footbridge has gone. <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. Vol 3, p7.
- <3> SEX8235 LIST: Unknown. unknown. TM02-004.
- <4> SEX8236 Map: Unknown. unknown. TM02-004.
- <5> SEX59699 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1936-1940. Ordnance Survey 6 inch (4th edition). OS 6" 1920-38.
- <6> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 ASP 19-MAY-60.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02-004
- NRHE identifier: 386330
- National Monuments Record: TM 02 NW 57