Monument record BRP 001 - Small circular Medieval moat arouns a probable mill mound.
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Summary
Small circular moat around probable mill mound, unoccupied, isolated.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4136 8308 (62m by 69m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM48SW |
| Civil Parish | BRAMPTON WITH STOVEN, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Moat unoccupied, isolated but near BRP 002, circular (S1), around mound - probably mill mound.
Visited by volunteer Chris Davey September 1985, detailed notes made - see parish file (S2).
A sub-circular earthern mound and surrounding ditch, situated at the highest point of a relatively flat terrain. The mound is c 30.0m in overall diameter, with a flat top, and is completely overgrown. It is c 1.5m high above ground level. Spoil from burrows in the mound shows tile of no apparent antiquity. The surrounding ditch, c 4.0m wide and 1.0m deep, is waterfilled but rapidly silting.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SSF59830 Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 JRL 10-APR-73.
- <S1> SSF17975 (No record type): SAU (Carr R D), undated.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file : SAU (Davey C L), moats survey, September 1985 (ill).
- <S2> SSF17984 (No record type): SAU (Davey C L), September 1985.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 15 2022 11:59AM