Monument record COT 009 - Medieval moat.
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Summary
Moat.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 069 668 (98m by 119m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM06NE |
| Civil Parish | COTTON, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(TM 069669) Moat (NR). (S1)
A right angle of a moat may be seen at the rectory. (S2)
The two rectangular ponds visible to the south of the former rectory do not form part of a moat but have the appearance of ornamental features filled by natural drainage. A spoil bank 10.0m wide by 1.0m high is visible outside the southern pond, with a summer house at the east end, but this in no way forms part of a defensive feature.
The farmer at the adjacent Church Farm said he believed the ponds were dug in the mid 19th century.
Published 25" survey correct. (S3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50026 Map: OS. OS Map.
- <S2> SSF54455 Bibliographic reference: 1911. Victoria County History, Suffolk (VCH).
- <S3> SSF59830 Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 PAS 5-JUL-76.
- <S4> SSF59794 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record Of the Historic Environment.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 13 2021 4:12PM