Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 240m south west of Whey Curd Farm

Moated site 240m south west of Whey Curd Farm

England
List entry 1018017
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 240m south west of Whey Curd Farm is a medieval defensive or domestic enclosure located in Norfolk, England. The monument comprises a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch forming an island platform, a characteristic feature of moated sites that were typically constructed during the 12th to 16th centuries as farmstead defences or status symbols for rural landholders. Such sites served both practical and symbolic functions, protecting livestock and valuables whilst demonstrating the occupant's social standing. The site's exact dating and original architectural features remain subject to archaeological investigation, though its form is consistent with medieval settlement patterns documented across East Anglia.

Moated site 240m south west of Whey Curd Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018017. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 240m south west of Whey Curd Farm?

Moated site 240m south west of Whey Curd Farm is a medieval defensive or domestic enclosure located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018017.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 240m south west of Whey Curd Farm?

Moated site 240m south west of Whey Curd 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 1018017.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 240m south west of Whey Curd Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Town pump (2.3 km), Ruins and site of Walsingham Priory (2.5 km), The Greyfriars (2.6 km).

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