Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 390m south of the remains of St Mary's Church

Moated site 390m south of the remains of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1020769
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 390m south of the remains of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises a substantial water-filled or water-retaining moat that would have enclosed a residential or manorial dwelling, characteristic of medieval settlement patterns from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites typically served high-status landholders and represent important evidence of medieval land use, social hierarchy, and settlement organisation in East Anglia. The monument's proximity to the former church site suggests it was part of an established medieval community with both religious and secular infrastructure.

Moated site 390m south of the remains of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020769. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 390m south of the remains of St Mary's Church?

Moated site 390m south of the remains of St Mary's Church is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020769.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 390m south of the remains of St Mary's Church?

Moated site 390m south of the remains of St Mary's Church 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 1020769.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 390m south of the remains of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane (5.4 km), Well Hall Roman settlement (6.6 km), Medieval settlement remains 500m west of Well Hall (6.9 km).

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