Monument record 2600/0/1 - Little Green Moated site

Homestead moat located immediately north east of the village onthe south side of a brook. The site consists of a small rectangular island completely surrounded by a ditch, which is now dry, with the remains of a water-channel leading from the brook in the northwest corner. Possibly medieval in origin, although it may be the site of a house built by Sir Robert Kirkham in the early 16th century and demolished in the late 17th century.

{1} Earthworks of a small rectangular moat orientated east-west; the islands measures 20mx15m with a flat top 7m across and 1.5m high. The surrounding ditch is 2m deep and 10-14m wide. There is an irregular external bank on the west, south and east sides possibly created as a result of moat cleaning;

{4}The earthworks of the moat are generally reasonably well preserved/impressive and where visible and not obscured by dumping or vegetation, are prominent in charatcter. Much of the monument covered by dense vegetation.

{5}A small rectangular moat lies in a field about 250 yards north east of the old Manor House. The ditches are 8 or 9 yards wide and contain water. They surround an island about 24 yards by 17 yards and around them are low banks. The island is covered by trees and undergrowth.

{6} Moat measures 55 x 45m; remains of causeway crosses the ditch at the north-east corner. The moat is till waterlogged on the western side. In the north-western corner the remains of the water is channeled from the brook into the moat ditch. The moated site is considered to be the site of a house built by Sir Robert Kirkham in the early 16th century.

{7} A homestead moat heavily overgrown but in good condition. Published survey (1:2500) revised.

{8} TL 0792 9144: Moat (NAT)

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1975, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.108/Site 20 (checked) (Series). SNN77379.

<2> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.478 (unchecked) (Book). SNN100366.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL09SE3 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.

<4> CADMAN G.E., 1997, LITTLE GREEN MOATED SITE NATIONAL MONUMENT NUMBER 13620 CONDITIONS SURVEY REPORT, (unchecked) (Report). SNN39885.

<5> BLOE J.W., 1937, WARMINGTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: AN ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN45215.

<6> English Heritage, 1992, English Heritage Scheduling Notification, SAM NN13620 (part checked) (Report). SNN47128.

<7> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, F1 FDC 13-OCT-1970 (Notes). SNN111540.

<8> Ordnance Survey Map (Scale/date), OS 6" 1965 (Map). SNN112944.

<9> Royal Air Force, Vertical Aerial Photography, A/P (RAF VAP CPE/UK 2109 4383-4) (Photographs). SNN104890.

Record last edited

Nov 18 2022 3:10PM