More information : (SK 9999 2512) Moat (GT). (1)
The moated mound near the church at Corby is supposed to have been the site of a castellated mansion, and is scheduled as moated castle mound. (2)
Published survey (25") revised. A small castle mound, no surface evidence of a bailey. The work attains a maximum height of 4.8m and has a slightly hollowed top; no building foundations are evident. (3)
No change since report of 16 3 65. (4)
AM survey correct. (5)
The mound described by authority 2 and 3 was seen as an earthwork (centred at SK 9999 2512) on poor quality air photographs. It is approximately 48m long, oval in shape, surrounded by a deep ditch, and considered to be a Medieval motte. (Morph No. LI.800.4.1)
This description is based on data from the RCHME MORPH2 database. (6) |