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Moat at the Old Rectory is a medieval defensive earthwork situated in Norfolk. The monument comprises a well-preserved moated enclosure, a common settlement form among the medieval gentry and prosperous landholders of eastern England. Such moats typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, serving both practical and status functions through the provision of water-filled defences and the demarcation of property. The site represents the physical remains of a manorial or rectorial residence of medieval date, the latter suggested by its association with ecclesiastical land use.
Moat at the Old Rectory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1464092. View the official record →
Moat at the Old Rectory is a medieval defensive earthwork situated in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1464092.
Moat at the Old Rectory 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 1464092.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site of Wormegay Priory, fishponds and associated enclosures (3.7 km), Motte and bailey castle in Wormegay village (4.1 km), Village cross, 30m south of Cross Hill Farm (4.6 km).
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