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| Name: | Medieval moat, Potters Marston Hall, Potters Marston |
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| HER Ref: | MLE267 |
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| Parish: | Potters Marston, Blaby, Leicestershire |
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| Grid Reference: | SP 497 963 |
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| Map: | Coming soon |
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Monument Types
- MOAT (Medieval - 1067 AD to 1539 AD)
Summary
The manorial complex was surrounded by a moat, of which only the north and east arms survive.
Additional Information
The Hall, moat, chapel and dovecote make up a late medieval complex. (PL 07/10/85)
Part of a moat survives on the north and east of the buildings. The north arm is now damaged but that on the east is well preserved. (OS records)
Associated Finds
Designations
- SHINE: Potters Marston village, pottery kilns and moated site
Associated Images
Potters Marston moated site (unknown date)
© Unknown
Fieldwork group recording form (1978)
© Leicestershire County Council
Tracing of 1852 tithe map & site visit notes (G.K. Brandwood)
© Leicestershire County Council
Undated map showing north & east arms of moat (N. at bottom of page)
© Leicestershire County Council
Notes on moats from LAHS/Farnham/VCH and Hoskins
© Leicestershire County Council
Notes on moats from LAHS/Farnham/VCH and Hoskins
© Leicestershire County Council
Potters Marston moat. Photograph in LAHS Transactions, Vol.12 (c.1922).
© Leicestershire County Council
RFH plan of earthworks at Potters Marston
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