Monument record ASN 008 - Assington Park; The Island (tithe)
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Summary
Square moat clearly shown on Assington tithe map of 1837, named `The Island' in apportionment, plot 56 (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 9342 3886 (51m by 50m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL93NW |
| Civil Parish | ASSINGTON, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Square moat clearly shown on Assington tithe map of 1837, named `The Island' in apportionment, plot 56 (S1).
Also shown on 1st ed 1 inch map (S2).
For possible early references to site - see Assington Hall, ASN 001. Field to N named `Stew/Hew banks' (S1).
Shown as roughly circular, tree-covered and with an access bridge on the east side on a map of 1817 (S3). Eastern half of circuit still shown on modern maps. Could be an ornamental garden feature
Sources/Archives (4)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: tracing of (S3).
- <S1> SSF892 Map: 1837. Assington Tithe Map. Assington tithe map & apportionment, 1837, SRO (Bury).
- <S2> SSF12833 (No record type): OS, 1st ed 1":1 mile map, 1838.
- <S3> SSF891 (No record type): Assington enclosure map 1817, SRO Bury 993/8/1,2.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 1 2018 2:28PM