Monument record MDR7699 - Possible moated site, Egginton
Type and Period (1)
- MOAT ? (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Statements in the Every Papers (19th century) that the hall replaced in 1736 was moated and that the moat was filled in order to create a formal garden. It was the seat of the Leigh family in the 14th to 17th centuries. The site is now empty but would have been suitable for a wet moat. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR13964 Bibliographic reference: Craven, M. and Drage, C. 1982. Moated Site List.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 27047 28273 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EGGINTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 8 2013 10:57AM