Monument record MLI42871 - Moated site north east of Home Farm
Summary
Moated site 400m north east of Home Farm
Type and Period (1)
- MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
The monument includes the medieval moated site located 400m to the north east of Home Farm.
The moat is one of two such sites located within the area of the former medieval village of Withcall; the other is also scheduled. Documentary records show that in 1086 Withcall was held by the Bishop of Bayeux, Rainer de Brimou, and William Blund. By the 14th century Withcall was let to tenants and held by William Ribald of Louth. The moated site includes a moated platform, or island, with external banks and ditches, and covers an area approximately 120m by 65m. {3}
Probably a homestead moat according to description for Withcall SMV (40813).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI2850 Index: OS CARD INDEX. WITHCALL. TF 28 SE 2,1963, COLQUHOUN F.
- <2> SLI3392 Index: SMR FILE. WITHCALL. TF 28 SE A -.
- <3> SLI5408 Scheduling Record: English Heritage. 1999. Scheduling document 31619. MPP 22.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2858 8396 (128m by 135m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WITHCALL, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
May 12 2021 12:13PM
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