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HER 580 - Great Fosters late 16th century homestead and moat
Great Fosters. Listed Building Grade I. Circa 1550-1600. A large half 'H' shaped moated brick building, carefully restored and altered. Famous as being the home of Lord Chief Justice Foster. Now in use as a country hotel. Great Fosters is in excellent condition. On the east side are the three water filled arms of a homestead moat, now part of an ornamental garden.
| Record Type | Monument |
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| Protection Status |
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| Condition | Good |
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| Grid Reference | TQ 013 696 |
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| Parish | Egham |
| Parish (old name) | Egham |
| District | Runnymede, Surrey |
| Map Square | TQ06NW |
| Evidence Type | Monument Type | Date Range: |
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| BUILDING STRUCTURE | HOMESTEAD MOAT WALL | Medieval Post Medieval 16th Century Tudor |
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