A HISTORY OF LEICESTERSHIRE 



FRISBY ON THE WREAK (xix, n). In ' Hall Orchard' are the remains 

 of manorial embankments. Portions of three quadrangular divisions sur- 

 rounded by moats with banks upon the crests are to be seen ; also a large 

 fishpond. 



GILMORTON (xlix, 5 and 6). Almost touching the north-west of the 

 bailey of the castle mount (see Class E) is a small rectangular moat with a 

 revetment. 



GROBY (xxx, 4). North-east of the mount of Groby Castle (see 

 Class E) are the earthen defences of a mediaeval manor house. The quad- 

 rangular site, defended by vallum and fosse, is adjacent to the outer fosse of 

 the castle, which latter has been utilized in the south-west side of the later 



Old tnqarsbu 



Hall Farm 



'of Chapel', ,' 



OLD INGARSBY MOAT, HUNGERTON 



works. On the north-east the moat has a revetment which widens at the 

 northern angle ; this has been formed not solely for defence but as a support 

 to the outer side of the moat upon ground which rapidly declines towards 

 the north. At the base of the slope is a strong double vallum and wide 

 intermediate fosse, with an oblique entrance passing through all of them. A 



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