Monument record NYW 007 - Wiston Hall moated site
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Summary
Desilting of moat complex revealed medieval finds and an Anglo-Saxon loomweight fragment.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 595 233 (219m by 252m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL52SE |
| Civil Parish | NAYLAND-WITH-WISSINGTON, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Moat. Square with enclosures, wet - creek connecting to river Stour (S1). Part occupied, hall late C18. Adjoins church (NYW 022).
2003: Desilting of moat complex revealed medieval finds and an Anglo-Saxon loomweight fragment from features eroding on moat edge. This work was subjected to archaeological monitoring in order to record any significant deposits and to ensure the moat's form was not accidentally altered (S2).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50031 Photograph: CUCAP. CUCAP aerial photograph. CUCAP, AP BLP 63.
- <R1> SSF50032 Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TL93SE28 (ill),.
- <S3> SSF50025 Photograph: Essex County Council. Air Photograph. Tayler,S (Esses CC), CP/00/14/1-3, 1 Aug 2000.
- <S3> SSF51856 Unpublished document: Sommers, M.. 2003. Monitoring Report- Winston Hall., Nayland with Wissington.
Finds (3)
- FSF29618: POTTERY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF29619: ROOF TILE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- FSF29620: LOOMWEIGHT (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Dec 19 2023 2:14PM