Monument record MDS 016 - Church Farm (Knyvett House)(OS 186/187)
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Summary
Moat.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1063 6579 (137m by 196m) Centred on |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM16NW |
| Civil Parish | MENDLESHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Moat. Large unoccupied trapezoidal moat on E side of churchyard with a possible second moat to the N. Parch marks noted in interior by owner - building (S3). Known as `Knyvetts' - also on brass in church - possible manor house site. ?Fish pond or hollow way to S at TM 1068 6568. Site of capital manor of Mendlesham.
1970: Scatter of Med pottery found during fieldwalking survey by R Colchester, consisting of 4 rims Hollesley type and 2 late C16 sherds, also a quantity of limestone tiles (S1)(S2).
Sources/Archives (7)
- <M1> SSF35769 (No record type): Mendlesham survey archive: copy (S1)(S2).
- <S1> SSF3876 (No record type): Colchester R, Mendlesham survey record sheet, site 16, 1970.
- <S2> SSF3851 Unpublished document: Colchester R. c. 1977. A landscape history of the parish of Mendlesham.
- <S3> SSF50032 Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TM16NW2, 1976.
- <S4> SSF59830 Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 PAS 03-JUN-76.
- <S5> SSF54455 Bibliographic reference: 1911. Victoria County History, Suffolk (VCH). 613.
- <S6> SSF60219 Photograph: OS. Aerial Photograph. OS 75/176/325.
Finds (3)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Feb 17 2022 3:07PM