Bilborough moat
Has been described as a Possible Fortified Manor House, and also as a Possible Pele Tower
There are no visible remains
| Name | Bilborough moat |
| Alternative Names | |
| Historic Country | Nottinghamshire |
| Modern Authority | Nottingham; City of |
| 1974 Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Civil Parish | Nottingham |
The site of a possible 14th century fortified homestead lies in the field north of Bilborough Church (SK 52004180). Excavations by H Martin and A Oswald, in 1939, revealed a rectangular banked enclosure with a rectangular earthwork in its north east corner (see plan), which carried remains of limestone walling, and a layer of burnt material suggesting a wooden or thatched roof. The south east corner of the enclosure has been destroyed by a modern road, 14th/15th. century occupation was suggested by the pottery found. (PastScape)
Prior to its destruction, the site was partially excavated and found to have a deep and wide moat, substantial masonry walls and an inner enclosure which may have contained a sizeable tower. (Wright, 2008)
Not scheduled
Not Listed
Historic England (PastScape) Defra or Monument number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | SK520418 |
| Latitude | 52.9714088439941 |
| Longitude | -1.22722005844116 |
| Eastings | 452000 |
| Northings | 341880 |
