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Moated site 280m south east of Spong Bridge is a medieval defensive or high-status residential enclosure located in Norfolk. The monument consists of a substantial moat, a characteristic feature of medieval manorial and aristocratic settlements dating from approximately the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically enclosed domestic buildings, outhouses, and working areas, with the water-filled ditch serving both defensive and drainage functions. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology in the region.
Moated site 280m south east of Spong Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020782. View the official record →
Moated site 280m south east of Spong Bridge is a medieval defensive or high-status residential enclosure located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020782.
Moated site 280m south east of Spong Bridge 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 1020782.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three Pickett-Hamilton forts at Swanton Morley airfield (2 km), A Roman roadside settlement 150m south-west of Billingford Hall (2.5 km), Episcopal chapel and fortified manor house on site of Anglo-Saxon cathedral (2.7 km).
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