Monument record MLI40919 - Double moated site, West Keal
Summary
The site of two moats by the Manor House, West Keal.
Type and Period (1)
- MOAT (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A moated site which has been converted into a ha-ha. {1}
Site of possibly medieval moats. Visible on aerial photographs taken in 1946. The earthworks were levelled in 1956 with the exception of small ditch to the east and south of the manor house. Nothing structural or material was found during this work. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}
Very faint changes in height are visible on LIDAR imagery at the location of the western ditch of the north moat. {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI2833 Index: OS CARD INDEX. WEST KEAL. TF 36 SE 5,1964, SEAMAN B H.
- <2> SLI3373 Index: SMR FILE. WEST KEAL. TF 36 SE X PETCH, D.F..
- <3> SLI499 Article in Serial: D.F. Petch. 1957. 'Archaeological Notes for 1956' in Lincolnshire Architectural and Archaeological Society Reports and Papers. VOL 7 P19.
- <4> SLI134 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1946-71. Royal Air Force Post War Collection. 194/PART 2/5468,1946, .
- <5> SLI10020 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886-1891. 25 Inch County Series Map - First Edition. 1:2500. TF 36 SE.
- <6> SLI11584 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3669 6220 (148m by 155m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEST KEAL, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 22 2025 1:16PM
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