Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 700m north west of Brick Kiln Farm Cottages

Moated site 700m north west of Brick Kiln Farm Cottages

England
List entry 1020785
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 700m north west of Brick Kiln Farm Cottages is a medieval moated enclosure located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding a central platform, typical of high-status domestic settlements of the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites are commonly associated with minor gentry or prosperous farming families and served both defensive and symbolic functions within the medieval landscape. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and represents an important record of medieval rural settlement patterns in East Anglia.

Moated site 700m north west of Brick Kiln Farm Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020785. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 700m north west of Brick Kiln Farm Cottages?

Moated site 700m north west of Brick Kiln Farm Cottages is a medieval moated enclosure located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020785.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 700m north west of Brick Kiln Farm Cottages?

Moated site 700m north west of Brick Kiln Farm Cottages 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 1020785.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 700m north west of Brick Kiln Farm Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds immediately west of Park Villas (4.2 km), Deserted medieval village SE of Letton Hall (5.3 km), Mona Hill (5.9 km).

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