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HER 103 - Downe Farm, Cobham

Medieval three-sided Moated Site

Monument Information
Record TypeMonument
Protection Status
  • Green Belt
ConditionGood
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Location
Grid ReferenceTQ 117 581
ParishCobham
Parish (old name)Cobham
DistrictElmbridge, Surrey
Map SquareTQ15NW
GeologyLondon Clay
GeologyLondon Clay
Type and Period
Evidence TypeMonument TypeDate Range:
EARTHWORK
SUB SURFACE DEPOSIT
MOAT
POND
Homestead Moat
Medieval
Not Known
Medieval 1066-1540
Not Known

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Archaeological History
ActivityPerson & OrganisationDates 
trial trench Graham, D
SyAS
2004-02-01Click here for more information
DescriptionA small team from the Society spent a day at the beginning of February opening up a trial trench to investigate the results of the 2003 geophysical survey. In the event the subsoil features within the trench turned out to be the remains of a gravel path and a pit containing brick rubble.
LocationSurrey, Elmbridge, Cobham,
Grid ReferenceTQ 117 581
Associated Sources
TitleAuthorTypeMore info
Graham, D more...
Holding Location
area excavation Graham, D
SyAS
2004-03-01Click here for more information
DescriptionOver four days a trench was cut across the line of the possible extension of the moat, indicated by the resistivity survey, another was opened in the garden to the rear of the existing 18th century house, over the site of a sondage which had produced medieval pottery and a small trench was excavated within the house itself, under a section of the flagstone floor. Two other small test pits were also opened further away from the house to look for further features, but without success.exact date not known
LocationSurrey, Elmbridge, Cobham,
Grid ReferenceTQ 117 581
Associated Sources
TitleAuthorTypeMore info
Graham, D more...
Holding Location

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Organization
  • Surrey History Centre;
  • SyAS;
Facility
  • Downe Farm;
  • Capital Messuage;
  • Downe Hall;
  • Downside Farm;
Company
  • Cobham;
Place
  • Surrey;
  • Nuremberg;
Province or State
  • Elmbridge;
Industry Term
  • medieval site;
  • Possible moated site;
Person
  • David Taylor;
Natural Feature
  • River Mole;
  • William de Ia Dune;
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