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Moat at the Old Rectory is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval manorial settlement and administration dating to the medieval period. Moats of this type typically surrounded residential or administrative buildings and served both defensive and prestige functions, with the water-filled ditch providing protection and demarcation of the lord's demesne. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological monument and provides evidence of the settlement patterns and land use practices of medieval Norfolk.
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 located in Norfolk, England. 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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