More information : [SK 1953 6980] MOAT [G.T.] (1)
N.N.E. of Ashford Church are the foundations of the mansion granted in 1319 to Edmund Plantagenet, Earl of Kent.(2)
The small moat at the back of the Bull's Head Inn is traditionally
the site of Ashford Castle. (Listed under 'Castle Mounds with Attached Courts') (3) (2-3)
The so-called moat was, judging from the earth bank remaining, simply the site of the old foundations of a small house of the
Nevilles (1408-1550), who built a fortified residence north of
Ashford church (5). (4-5)
A homestead moat in fair condition but now being infilled by the R.D.C. Published survey (25") revised. (6)
Additional reference. (7)
Listed by Cathcart King. (8) |