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Moated site 160m north east of Avenue Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. The monument consists of a substantial moat, a characteristic feature of high-status dwellings and manorial centres dating from the medieval period, typically from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites served both practical and symbolic functions, providing protection and drainage whilst demonstrating the social standing of their occupants. The earthwork survives as an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns and land use in Norfolk.
Moated site 160m north east of Avenue Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018649. View the official record →
Moated site 160m north east of Avenue Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018649.
Moated site 160m north east of Avenue Farm 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 1018649.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Barton Bendish medieval settlement immediately west of Abbey Farm (0.4 km), Village cross 50m east of St Mary's Church (3.6 km), Moated site in Hills and Holes Plantation, 30m north west of Home Farm (3.7 km).
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