Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds

Hindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds

England
List entry 1017671
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hindringham Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Norfolk, England, comprising a substantial moated enclosure with associated fishponds. The moated site dates to the medieval period and represents a form of aristocratic or gentry residence that was characteristic of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries in East Anglia. The earthwork survives as a clearly defined ditched enclosure, with the adjacent fishponds indicating the economic and recreational resources maintained by the resident household. Such moated sites with fishponds demonstrate the integration of defensive, residential, and productive functions typical of substantial medieval manorial settlements in the region.

Hindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017671. View the official record →

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What is Hindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds?

Hindringham Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Norfolk, England, comprising a substantial moated enclosure with associated fishponds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017671.

Who is responsible for protecting Hindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds?

Hindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds 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 1017671.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Binham village cross (3 km), The Carr moated site, Bale (3.3 km), Cross in St Andrew's churchyard (3.7 km).

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