More information : TL 831105 Moat (NR) (1)
A moat surrounds Wickham Hall (which is of the 17th century). (2)
Wickham Hall (name confirmed) is an early 18th century building
with extensive 19th century alterations. Not outstanding.
Set into a steep SW slope and surrounding the house is a
complete subrectangular homestead moat, measuring overall
120.0m. NW-SE by 108.0m. transversely. The ditch has an average
width of 10.0m and is waterfilled from a spring at the W angle.
At the S angle there is an outlet which feeds into a field drain.
Access to the island was probably centrally placed in the NW
arm on the line of the present drive. No evidence of former
occupation can be seen in the garden of the house.
Published 1:2500 1953 survey revised. (3)
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