Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 430m south west of Bradenham Hall

Moated site 430m south west of Bradenham Hall

England
List entry 1020645
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 430m south west of Bradenham Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises a water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform, a settlement form characteristic of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated homesteads were typical of rural Norfolk during the medieval period, serving as both practical water features for domestic use and modest status symbols for their occupants. The survival of the moat's banks and water retention demonstrates the durability of this earthwork type and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval settlement patterns in East Anglia.

Moated site 430m south west of Bradenham Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020645. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 430m south west of Bradenham Hall?

Moated site 430m south west of Bradenham Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020645.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 430m south west of Bradenham Hall?

Moated site 430m south west of Bradenham Hall 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 1020645.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 430m south west of Bradenham Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two moated sites at Huntingfield Hall (1.8 km), Mona Hill (2.6 km), Roman enclosure 3/4 mile (1210m) NE of Panworth Hall (4.1 km).

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