More information : (SO 64405745) Moat (NR). (1)
A circular moat with traces of an outer enclosure on the N and NW. (2-3)
DMV. (4). Earthworks between the church and moat. Medieval settlement earthworks (5). (4-6)
A circular mound densely covered by vegetation at SO 64405745 is 2.1m high and 30.0m in diameter. It is surrounded by a ditch 1.9m deep and 50.0m in diameter. The mound shows no evidence of a building.To the north at SO 64395749 are the foundations of a building but it is unlikely that they are contemporary with the mound.
To the north and west there is evidence of a DMV.
A rectangular depression at SO 64375753 measures 60.0m by 30.0m on an East- West axis. To the east of this is a pentagonal pitched enclosure displaying "Rig and Furrow" in the interior.
A ditch, to the west of the moated mound, has an average width of 6.0m, and apparently connects with the rectangular depression.
Surveyed at 1:2500. (7)
'Motte and bailey castle' (Additional area and change of name and category in scheduling). 'To the north and north-west of the motte, a bailey. Inside the bailey, evidence of buildings. On the north the ditch has been enlarged, possibly as a quarry, possibly as fish-ponds. To the south of the motte, ridge and furrow. Earthworks between the motte and the church, and to the south of the church, may be house platforms. A sunken road continues the line of the lane which runs along the north side of the churchyard eastwards to the western edge of the bailey'. (8)
Listed by Shoesmith. (9) |