Site Event/Activity record ECH1752 - Field Survey of Moat at Minshull Vernon

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Technique(s)

Organisation

Ordnance Survey

Date

07/03/1962

Map

Description

Two well preserved concentric moats. The interior has been rig-and-furrow ploughed. Resurveyed at 1/2500. Outer most drained; marshy bottom with no trace of causeway. Slight counterscarp. Shallow inner moat, c.o.5m deep, retains some water and reeds. No trace of causeway. Interiors turf-covered, with rig and furrow. No trace of buildings. Drawn survey. [White J.H., F.I., 07/03/1962].

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1>XY Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ 66 SE 2. [Mapped features: #22160 SJ 66 SE 2; #22161 SJ 66 SE 2]

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Moated Site, Fishpond and Connecting Channel, Minshull Vernon (Monument)

Location

Location
Grid reference Not displayed (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ66SE
Civil Parish MINSHULL VERNON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST

Record last edited

Oct 25 2024 3:26PM