More information : [TQ 11123287]DEDISHAM[G.T.][TQ 11233278]Moat[G.T.](1)
At Dedisham House repairs laid bare a fine example of Sussex
daub and wattle work.(2)
Roman material found on the site of Alfoldean Roman station
has been used in the construction of Dedisham, and Roman brick
found in the gardens.(3)
This building suffered bomb damage during the 1939-45 War, but
has been repaired. (4)
Dedisham, a much restored house of mainly 18th c appearance
and of little architectural interest. Now divided into two
residences. Not outstanding. GP AO/66/221/5.
Enclosing the property is a semi-circular-shaped home-stead moat,
the open ends adjoining the River Arun which forms the N side.
A pondbay across a small stream to the west impounded water to
fill the moat, but only the SE side is now wet. The original
causewayed entrance over the E side is flanked by short lengths
of earthen rampart. The present entrance is across the pondbay
from the W. Published 1:2500 survey revised.
At TQ 11303264, 200.0m SE of the house, is a rectangular, probably
medieval, fishpond, waterfilled and in good condition.(5)
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