More information : [TF 0675 2963] The Aveland Moat [G.T.] (1)
In a field known as the Avelands, about one mile west of
Aslackby, was a moat enclosing an area 300 yards by 150 yards.
The site is the traditional meeting place of the Wapentake of
Aveland, to which there are several references in the Domesday
Survey.
It is said that, about 1736, the Sessions for the Division were
opened here under an oak tree, and subsequently adjourned to
Folkingham. (a)
Traces of a building were to be seen within the moat.
The feature no longer exists. (2-5)
No trace remains. Published site now arable. (6)
No change since 17 5 65 (7)
The moat referred to by the authorities above was visible as a
cropmark and this and associated features have been mapped from good
quality air photographs. The moat was visible as a rectilinear
asymmetric enclosure, defined by a large ditch and banks, and
measures 105m by 40m. Apparently attached to the moat are a series
of ditched boundaries possibly also serving as feeder drains for the
moat. These boundaries stretch about 250m in various directions from
the moat. Attached to one of the boundaries is a small rectilinear
enclosure, measuring 60m by 40m, centred at TF 0685 2970. Close to
this, centred at TF 0683 2965, is what appears to be the remains of a
mound 25m in diameter. (Morph No. LI.816.1.1-4)
No traces of the building referred to by the previous authorities
were visible within the moat.
This description is based on data from the RCHME MORPH2 database.
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