More information : (TM 51358795) Moat (NR) (1)
A double moat at Manor Farm, Gisleham. The inner averages 24ft wide, the banks rising 4ft above water level. The outer one, measuring 500 ft by 520 ft averaging 12ft wide, the banks being 3ft 6 ins above water level. (2)
This double moat is situated in flat arable land circa 15.0m above Od. The inner moat with overall dimensions of 64.0m north to south and 56.0m east to west has three complete waterfilled arms, the southern one having been partially infilled. The arms have a maximum width of 14.0m and a maximum depth of 0.5m. An inlet from the outer moat is visible in the north east corner but no outlet can be seen. The island stands 1.0m above the surrounding area and is ploughed. Building rubble is evident scattered over the area. The outer moat has overall dimensions of 159.0m north to south and 170.0m east to west. The waterfilled arms have a maximum depth of 2.0m and a maximum width of 10.0m The western arm is broken in the centre by a causeway, the southern arm has been partly destroyed by the construction of the present farm. An inlet is visible at the south west corner but no outlet could be found. The area between the two moats is part ploughed and part wooded. No finds of interest were made. No local information was at hand regarding the site of Gisleham Manor House. (site published on OS 1:2500) Moats revised on 1:2500 MSDs. (3)
Listed as a strong house by Cathcart King. (5) |