More information : [Centred at SK 50131268] The priory wall and moat are both largely in evidence. The wall encloses an area of 4.5 acres. Loopholes are set in the thick walls, traces of look-out towers can be seen and there are indications of a bridge on the eastern arm of the moat. (1)
The ruins of the Priory are enclosed on three sides by a moat. On the west it is 20ft wide and 8ft deep, the outer bank descending 7ft; on the east it is 24ft wide, and at the south-east angle 20ft wide and 14ft deep. (2)
Although the present wall probably rests upon the foundations of the early wall no portion of the original work is now visible. For extent of the remains of the moat (dry) see plan in SK 51 SW 4. (3)
Ulverscroft Augustinian Priory of St Mary founded some time before 1174. (4)
No change. (5)
Probable earthwork moat of Medieval date, seen as an interrupted single linear feature defined by 1 ditch, 2 banks, max. length 220m. Centred at:-SK 5016 1261
Additional NGR's:
SK 5009 1262
SK 5019 1264
Mapped using good quality AP's.
(Morph No. FR.210.3.2)
(6)
The moat described by authorities 1-6 is still wet. (7)
An extensive water-filled moat included in the scheduling of Ulverscroft Priory (SK 51 SW 4). The western arm measuring 125m, the southern arm 75m and the western arm 100m in length. The average width of the moat is 15m and a large retaining bank was built on the south and western sides where the surrounding ground is marshy. There is no evidence for a northern arm. (8) |