Monument record HGH 046 - Possible stone foundations, Hughley Castle Moat
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Summary
Possible evidence of stone foundations when conducting auger survey on the moat at Hughley Castle.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 025 624 (57m by 48m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM06SW |
| Civil Parish | HAUGHLEY, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
2010: An auger survey characterised the general sequence of deposition of the moat surrounding the Motte and Bailey castle (HGH 001). The leaf litter indicates that the moat contains material that probably dates from the abandonment of the site rather than from the working life of the castle. Documentary sources indicate that this site was relatively short-lived being destroyed during Prince Henry's rebellion in 1173. There was, however, evidence for something that obstructed the auger in the base of the moat which may relate to the destruction of the stone foundations of the keep (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF58357 Unpublished document: Krawiec, K. and Hopla, E.. 2010. Haughley Moat: an auger survey.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 23 2018 2:47PM