NHER 10991 (Monument record) - Medieval moat
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Summary
This is the site of a medieval moat that is marked on the Burston tithe map. The south and east sides are still wet whilst the north and west sides have been filled in and can be seen as depressions.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM18SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BURSTON WITH SHIMPLING, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Moat (Crown Farm).
On (S1) south and east sides wet, north and west dry. West side wet on (S2).
E. Rose (NLA).
Only south and east arms now remain. These approximately 3.5m wide, 1.5m deep, masked by undergrowth. North and west arms seen as slight depression in orchard.
H. Paterson (A&E), 21 April 1997.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Burston.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF48659 Map: Ordnance Survey, First Edition, 6 Inch. 1879-1886. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inch map..
- <S2> SNF57288 Map: Burston Tithe Map.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2013 11:18AM