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The Bower
Hob Uid: 111031
Location : Shropshire Greete
Grid Ref : SO5550072260
Summary : Medieval moated homestead. The partly water filled moat defines a polygonal subcircular island which is partially occupied by The Bower, an 18th century farmhouse which incorporates an earlier timber framed building. Access to the island was originally via a causeway which crosses the eastern arm of the moat. Scheduled.
More information : [SO 55507226]. MOAT (NR) (1) Two fragments of a homestead moat at 'The Bower'. (2) As described. Published 25" survey revised. (3) The remains of a homestead moat at "The Bower" measure overall about 70.0m square. They comprise the water-filled south arm and south-west corner and the now dry east and north arms. The farmhouse and farm buildings stand upon the line of the filled-in west arm. The moat sides are steep and the bottom is flat; there is a 12.0m wide causeway in the east side. The moat averages 10.0 metres in width and is from 2.5 to 3.5 metres in depth. Published 1:2500 AM survey (1969) correct. (4) Medieval moated site defining a polygonal subcircular island 50 to 60 metres across. Part of the island is occupied by The Bower, an 18th century farmhouse which incorporates an earlier timber framed building. Access to the island was originally via a causeway which crosses the eastern arm of the moat. Scheduled.(5)

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Source details : O.S. 6" 1954.
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Source details : V.C.H.Salop,1,1908,403.
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Source details : F1 BHP 02-FEB-67
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Source details : F2 ASP 18-MAR-80
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Source details : EH scheduling amendment, 12-NOV-2001
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Moat
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : 18th century
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Farmhouse
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Uncertain
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Monument Type : Timber Framed Building
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 33847
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SO 57 SE 2
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-02-02
End Date : 1967-02-02

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1980-03-18
End Date : 1980-03-18

Historic England Research Records

The Bower