Monument record MLI127894 - Late Medieval Moat, Ashby by Partney
Summary
Remains of a late medieval moat surrounding Moat House at Ashby by Partney.
Type and Period (1)
- MOAT (Medieval to Modern - 1500 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Sir Christopher Wray (1524-92 AD) had a castellated mansion at Ashby, surrounded by a moat. The present house within the moat largely dates from the early 19th century (see MLI42084). The remains of an 'ancient' brick tower formerly standing in front of house within the moat was demolished in 1826. {1}{2}{3}{4}
The former moat is visible as earthworks, holding water along parts of the circuit. It is visible as an incomplete, four-sided enclosure measuring roughly 40m by 45m. Identified on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 46 NW: AF.
- <2> SLI2344 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. TF 46 NW: 8.
- <3> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp.517-8.
- <4> SLI887 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1872. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Third Edition). p.275.
- <5> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. TF4266: LI.178.1.1.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4262 6643 (69m by 72m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBY BY PARTNEY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2025 11:00AM
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