The Gatehouse website record for Bicton; The Isle

In the civil parish of Bicton. In the historic county of Shropshire (Modern Authority of Shropshire, 1974 county of Shropshire).

Medieval moated site, with prospect mound and fishponds, situated to the south-east of Isle Farm. The rectangular moated island measures approximately 60m by 70m. It is defined on the west side by the steep slope cut by the River Severn, and on the north, south and east by moat arms, now dry, between 9m and 15m wide. A dam across the northern moat arm is still visible. Access onto the island is via a 3m wide causeway across the eastern arm. The moat was partially recut in 1959, and the remains of a retaining or curtain wall were found. A circular earthen mound lies on the south-east corner of the island, measuring 1.5m high, 12m in diameter at its base and 6m in diameter at the top. It appears on an early C18 estate map, and is believed to be a prospect mound upon which a summerhouse was built. The site is thought to be the manorial centre of Rossall, known to have been held by the Rossalls from early C13 to early C15. Called possible castle by King.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SJ45741672

Sources of information, references and further reading

This site's English Heritage (PastScape) Defra or Monument number is 67828
This site's County Historic Environment Record (formerly Sites and Monuments Record) number is 01104 'grey' literature, such as watching brief reports, held by H.E.R.s is often poorly referenced and is unlikely to be recorded in this website.

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