Monument record MDO952 - Moat north of Benville Manor, Corscombe
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Summary
A moat situated around 60 metres north of Benville Manor. A ditch around 4 metres wide and 1.5 metres deep encloses a flat area measuring approximately 24 metres by 18 metres. The ditch is partly filled in on the southern side, which is thought to be the least altered. There is water in the other three sides, which have been modified, with a brick and stone revetment on the north and a sluice in the north-east corner to control the water level. There is an outer bank on the northern and eastern sides, 7 metres wide and up to 1 metre high, possibly relating to this period of modification and episodes of cleaning.
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Full Description
A rectangular moat 60 metres north of Benville Manor. The moat has a ditch, up to 4 metres wide and 1.5 metres deep, enclosing a level island 24 metres by 18 metres. It is generally water-filled on the north, west and east sides, where it has been cleaned out and modified. A stone and brick revetment has been added along the northern side and there is a sluice gate controlling the water level in the north eastern corner. There is an outer bank on the northern and eastern sides, 7 metres wide and up to 1 metre high, possibly relating to this period of modification and episodes of cleaning. The southern ditch is partially infilled with material deriving from the adjacent garden to the south, but represents a survival of the original form. <6>
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDO97 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England. 1952. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West). 106.
- <2> SWX1255 Unpublished document: Rigg, J. Field Investigators Comments JR. F1 JR 24-MAY-55.
- <3> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. 16-NOV-71.
- <4> SDO14051 Unpublished document: Upton, K L. 1978. The Moated Sites of Dorset. 13.
- <5> SDO16335 Unpublished document: Field Investigators Comments MCC. F3 MCC 18-FEB-87.
- <6> SDO17468 Scheduling record: Historic England. Scheduled Monument Notification. 25-Nov-99.
- <7> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1304505.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 5343 0378 (55m by 56m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST50SW |
| Civil Parish | Corscombe; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 50 SW 19
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1304505
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Corscombe 3
Record last edited
May 8 2024 10:48AM