Possible Moat at Thelsford Priory
Description of this historic site
The site of a possible moat, a wide ditch usually surrounding a building, at Thelsford Priory. Excavation has uncovered its design and extent. It is situated 150m south west of Theslford Bridge, Charlecote.
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Notes about this historic site
1 Excavation in 1966 indicated that the priory covered 1.7 ha and was bounded on the S and W sides by a large ditch or moat, onthe E by the present road and on the N by Thelsford Brook.
2 Excavation also revealed a deep area near to Thelsford Brook which may have been a continuation of the moat/ditch or a fishpond.
3 Area of SAM revised 1996.
- For the sources of these notes, see the
- Timetrail record
- produced by the Historic Environment Record.
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