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Dilham Hall is a medieval fortified structure located in Norfolk, comprising a tower and adjoining wall of thirteenth-century date. The tower represents a significant example of domestic military architecture from the High Medieval period, reflecting the defensive concerns and social status of its original proprietor. The structure demonstrates characteristic features of medieval tower design, with the associated wall forming part of a fortified enclosure that would have served both protective and administrative functions. The monument survives as an important testimony to medieval settlement patterns and the fortification of high-status residential sites in Norfolk during the medieval period.
Medieval tower and wall at Dilham Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017668. View the official record →
Dilham Hall is a medieval fortified structure located in Norfolk, comprising a tower and adjoining wall of thirteenth-century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017668.
Medieval tower and wall at Dilham Hall 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 1017668.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross 120m south west of Tollgate Farm (5.9 km), Cross 300m north west of Tollbar Cottages (6 km), Wayside cross on west side of Norwich Road, immediately north east of the Water Works (6.3 km).
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