Monument record 0004001000 - MOAT FARM
Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- Archaeological Notification Area: Medieval moat and probable site of manor of Ham (DBC8980)
Map
Type and Period (1)
- MOAT (Medieval to Post-Medieval - 1066 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
THE MOAT-HOUSE IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE FORMERLY BEEN HAM HALL (B1).
OF THE MOAT ONLY FRAGMENTS REMAIN (B3).
SITE EXISTS AS SHOWN ON OS MAPS WITH MOAT FARM IN CENTRE. MOAT NOT COMPLETE (B5).
(SP 69771751) Moat (NR) (B7).
A fragmentary moat at Moat Farm (B3).
Moat Farmhouse, 16th century, altered early 19th century. Grade III (B8).
Parts of three sides of the moat survive, the western arm virtually dry, the southern and eastern arms water-filled and overgrown with reeds. The southern arm measures 20.0m x 8.0m overall, the eastern arm 30.0m x 7.0m.
Published 25" survey revised. Moat Farmhouse was extensively altered in the 19th century but retains some features of the 16th century, and is of minor importance (B9).
This record includes National Record of the Historic Environment Information provided by Historic England on 4 June 2025 licensed under the Open Government Licence.
Sources (7)
- <1>SBC26951 Bibliographic reference: George Lipscomb. 1847. The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham (Volume 1). Volume 1. pp604-606.
- <3>SBC20466 Bibliographic reference: Royal Commision on Historical Monuments. 1912. Historical Monuments in Buckinghamshire Volume 1. Volume 1. p327.
- <5>SBC5617 Bibliographic reference: GEORGE W & FARLEY M E,4 AUGUST 1972,FIELD VISIT.
- <7>SBC28494 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1958. OS 6" 1958.
- <8>SBC28485 Unpublished document: 1949. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest 1949.
- <9>SBC28493 Verbal communication: John Gilbert Barton. 1977. Field Investigators Comments - F1 JGB 25-FEB-77.
- <10>SBC27441 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 69746 17498 (117m by 107m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOTTON UNDERWOOD, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: (EBC13945)
Record last edited
Dec 1 2025 2:55PM
