Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnimal pound at junction of Greatheath Road and Holt Road

Animal pound at junction of Greatheath Road and Holt Road

England
List entry 1021131
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Animal pound at junction of Greatheath Road and Holt Road is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a form of communal agricultural infrastructure used for the temporary containment of stray livestock. Such pounds were integral to the management of open field farming systems and the enforcement of manorial rights, serving as holding facilities whilst owners were identified or penalties resolved. The survival of this example provides evidence of the practical organisation of medieval rural settlements and their administrative controls.

Animal pound at junction of Greatheath Road and Holt Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Animal pound at junction of Greatheath Road and Holt Road?

Animal pound at junction of Greatheath Road and Holt Road is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021131.

Who is responsible for protecting Animal pound at junction of Greatheath Road and Holt Road?

Animal pound at junction of Greatheath Road and Holt Road is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Animal pound at junction of Greatheath Road and Holt Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Episcopal chapel and fortified manor house on site of Anglo-Saxon cathedral (0.5 km), A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall (2.9 km), Moated site 280m south east of Spong Bridge (3.1 km).

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