Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House

Moated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House

England
List entry 1493528
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk. The monument comprises a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming an enclosure, a characteristic feature of medieval settlement sites dating from the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated enclosures typically enclosed domestic or manorial properties and served both defensive and status-marking functions within the medieval landscape. The site's survival as an earthwork monument provides archaeological evidence for medieval land use and settlement patterns in this part of Norfolk.

Moated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1493528. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House?

Moated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1493528.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House?

Moated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House 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 1493528.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in All Saints churchyard (4 km), Moated site and medieval field system in Church Field, 60m north of St John's Church (4.7 km), Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall (5.5 km).

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