Moat at Moat House Farm, Shustoke.

A Medieval moat on the 1887 Ordnance Survey map near Shustoke | Open
A Medieval moat on the 1887 Ordnance Survey map near Shustoke
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Description of this historic site

The site of a moat, a wide ditch usually surrounding a building, which dates from the Medieval period. It is visible as an earthwork and is situated at Moat House Farm.

Notes about this historic site

1 Moat House Farm is a mid 16th century house with later alterations and with remains of a moat to the N and W of the house.
2 Very little remains of the original 16th century house, which was substantially rebuilt in 19th century. 1967, there is evidence of infill on the E and W of the moat. 1976, the moat has been filled in on all sides. A steep-sided drainage ditch marks the course of the N arm.
3 Only a pond remains and a ditch of stagnant water along one side of the farm premises.
4 Photographed in 1977.
5 Noted.

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