Monument record MLI22122 - Moat, Snake Hall, Moulton
Summary
An moat of probable medieval date is recorded on the Ordnance Survey maps at Snake Hall, Moulton. It is now in use as a rubbish pit.
Type and Period (1)
- MOAT (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1300 AD? to 1599 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Loading documents & images
Full Description
A moat is recorded on the first edition Ordnance Survey map at Snake Hall, Moulton. Nothing is known of the moat although the house was probably built in 1794. {1}{2}{4}
The moat is very much mutilated and the south portion is now [1965] in use as a rubbish pit. It was resurveyed at 1:2500. {1}
Archaeological trial trenching undertaken in 2024 revealed a large east-west aligned ditch, which was interpreted as the northern terminus of the moat, based on the evaluation and historic maps. The ditch contained several brick fragments which were estimated to be 14th to 16th century in date, giving the moat a late Medieval date. {5}{6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI2641 Index: OS CARD INDEX. MOULTON. TF 21 NE:12,1965, D.A..
- <2> SLI3175 Index: SMR FILE. MOULTON. TF 21 NE:V -.
- <3> SLI4819 Unpublished Document: R.H. Healey and D.R. Roffe. Some Medieval and Later Earthworks in South Lincolnshire. p.135.
- <4> SLI9454 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883-1888. 6 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:10560. TF 21 NE.
- <5> SLI18870 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 2024. Archaeological Evaluation: Land at Snake Hall Cottage, 105 Eaugate Road, Moulton Eaugate. APS Site Code: MEER24.
- <6> SLI18871 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 2024. Archaeological Evaluation: Land at Snake Hall Cottage, 105 Eaugate Road, Moulton Eaugate. LCNCC:2024.135.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3000 1726 (165m by 182m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MOULTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Please contact the HER for details.
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Mar 19 2025 2:34PM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.