Monument Detail

Possible Monastic Site, Moccas Estate, Moccas

SMR Number: : 1080
Grid Reference: : SO 3565 4327
Parish: : MOCCAS, HEREFORDSHIRE

There was a 'das' at Moccas. Neither the foundation or dissolution dates are known (1)(2)
Fieldwork conversations with Fleming and West (Dct) suggested to A M Wilson that site of das was in field to E of church, but field to W of church ploughed and very stony and field to N show some evidence of earthworks (4034) (3)

Monument Type(s)

RELIGIOUS HOUSE (Early Medieval - 410 AD to 1065 AD)

Associated Files

Sources and Further Reading

<1>SHE9690 - Bibliographic reference: Knowles D and R N Hadcock. 1953. Medieval Religious Houses. 356.
<2>SHE11614 - Bibliographic reference: Rees, W. 1951. Historical Atlas of Wales. 27.
<3>SHE9555 - Verbal communication: Roberts, J P. 01/1981. Notes from the County Archaeological Officer from site visit. Hereford and Worcester County Council.

Protected status

Registered Park or Garden (II*) 1888: MOCCAS COURT

Associated Historic Landscape Character Records

HHE674 - Small Compass Enclosure of the Landscape - Estate Division

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