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 monument comprises a moat forming an irregular enclosure, characteristic of small manorial or domestic settlements of the medieval period. Such moated sites were common throughout Norfolk and the eastern Midlands from the twelfth century onwards, serving to protect the residence and demesne of minor gentry or substantial landholders. The survival of the moat as an earthwork provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the Norfolk countryside.

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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