More information : (TL 705 513) Moat (NR) (1)
Fragments of a once large and strongly fortified moat at
Wadgell's Farm. Outside the eastern part of the moat are the
remains of an earthen bank which gradually decreases towards
the north until it is totally lost. (2)
The earthworks (shown on OS 25") of the outer moat at Wadgell's
Farm were destroyed about five years ago. Only a pond in the
NW angle remains, elsewhere the course of the outer moat is
marked by disturbed ground. The farmhouse (prob 16th century
but not outstanding) is built on a raised platform c 1.0m high
and is surrounded by low ground which was once moated according
to the farmer. The course of this supposed moat, extant to the
north, east and south sides is marked by a low depression 1.0m
deep, but on the west side farm buildings have destroyed its
course.
Published survey (25") revised. (3)
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