More information : [SK 7930 1885] Earthworks [G.T.] (1)
A dry moat with fishpond. Scheduled ancient monument. (2,3)
As described by authy. 2: poor condition. Re-surveyed at 1/2500. (4)
Further earthworks are visible to the south and east of the
moat on St. Joseph AP's. (5)
The moat remains unchanged. The additional features are old
field banks and typical village disturbance. (6)
SK 7930 1887. Moated site and fishpond at Wyfordby.
The moat comprises a rectangular island raised by 2m above the surrounding ground surface measuring 20 x 30m with some construction stone showing on the south bank. Evidence of outer banks on the eastern and southern sides and an outer bank of up to 2.5m on the western side; later disturbance has modified evidence of a north bank which may have contained an entrance. To the north-west the bank turns to form a fishpond, measuring 30 x 8m with banks up to 1.5m high. The site is believed to have been the residence of the Chevercourt family who abandoned it about 1400. Scheduled (RSM) No 17102. (7) |