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| Name: | Possible moat, Manor Farm, Upton |
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| HER Ref: | MLE3212 |
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| Parish: | Sheepy, Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire |
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| Grid Reference: | SP 362 994 |
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| Map: | Coming soon |
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Monument Types
- MOAT? (Medieval - 1067 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- CLAY PIT? (Post-medieval - 1540 AD to 1899 AD)
Summary
Earthworks to the south-west of the manor house include what had been thought to be a moat, though OS investigators considered it to be a clay pit. Pevsner, however, repeats the moat claim.
Additional Information
Earthworks to the south-west include what MPD thought was a moat but which OS investigators considered a clay pit because of its inconsistent width, although Pevsner repeats the moat claims. (OS records)
There is no evidence known to me of a grange here, but Farnham has information on a manor house in 1307. (PL 31/12/87)
<1> Pevsner N, 1984, The Buildings of England Leicestershire and Rutland, p375 (Bibliographic reference). SLE4.
Sources
| <1> | Bibliographic reference: Pevsner N. 1984. The Buildings of England Leicestershire and Rutland. p375. |
Associated Finds
Designations
Associated Images
VCH, Nichols and Cotrill notes on the moat at Manor Farm, Upton
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