Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeydon Hall, Saxlingham (near Holt)

Heydon Hall, Saxlingham (near Holt)

England
List entry 1003988
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heydon Hall is a moated site located near Holt in Norfolk, England. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of a medieval moated enclosure, typical of high-status domestic settlements of the medieval period. The site is situated at Saxlingham and represents evidence of sustained medieval occupation and land management in Norfolk. As a moated site, it reflects the settlement patterns and defensive or prestige considerations that characterised the residences of the Norfolk gentry during the medieval period.

Heydon Hall, Saxlingham (near Holt) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003988. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heydon Hall, Saxlingham (near Holt)?

Heydon Hall is a moated site located near Holt in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003988.

Who is responsible for protecting Heydon Hall, Saxlingham (near Holt)?

Heydon Hall, Saxlingham (near Holt) 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 1003988.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heydon Hall, Saxlingham (near Holt)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Andrew's churchyard (2.1 km), Sharrington village cross (3 km), The Carr moated site, Bale (3.5 km).

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