More information : [SJ 68468017] Moat [GT] (1)
A well preserved waterfilled homestead moat.
Aligned with the south side of the moat is a shallow rectangular
pond, 28.0m x 20.0m at SJ 68448012. It lies in woodland, has no
apparent access, and is possibly a fishpond.
Published survey (25" 1910) revised. (2)
As described.
Survey of 1962 checked and correct. (3)
SJ 685803. Alderhenge. Listed as a small rectangular moat with
appendages. (4)
A well preserved waterfilled moat at Alderhedge Wood. Single
rectangular moat c.54m x 55m, with an area of c3150 sq m. Moat is
10-12m wide x 1.4m deep to the water level. A number of stones
along the moat may suggest a possible revetment. No apparent
entrance. The owner reported that a hundred years or so ago, hounds
were kept on the platform. (5)
The moat and pond to the S are as described; a modern field ditch
separates them. Mr Gresham, the estate manager at Arley Hall, said
the land had always been part of the estate, Arley Hall (SJ 68 SE 3).
Before that was first built in 1469 family had preferred to live on
their estate at Warburton. It is possible therefore that this moat
is the site of the residence of the pre-1469 estate manager.
No change to existing survey. (6)
SJ 6846 8017. Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel at
Alderhedge Wood. Scheduled RSM No 13484. (7)
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