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The moated site and associated earthwork enclosures located 190 metres south east of Denver Hall is a medieval monument comprising a substantial water-filled ditch defining a residential enclosure, typical of high-status settlement patterns in Norfolk during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The site demonstrates the characteristic form of a moated homestead, wherein the water-filled boundary served both defensive and status-signalling functions whilst facilitating the management of domestic livestock and resources. Associated earthwork features surrounding the main moated enclosure indicate a more complex settlement layout than a single dwelling alone, suggesting occupation by a family of considerable local standing during the medieval period. The monument's survival as visible earthworks and water-filled features makes it a valuable record of medieval domestic settlement hierarchy in East Anglia.
Moated site and associated earthwork enclosures 190m south east of Denver Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016486. View the official record →
The moated site and associated earthwork enclosures located 190 metres south east of Denver Hall is a medieval monument comprising a substantial water-filled ditch defining a residential enclosure, typical of high-status settlement patterns in Norfolk during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016486.
Moated site and associated earthwork enclosures 190m south east of Denver 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 1016486.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall (2.6 km), Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm (2.8 km), Roman farmstead and adjacent enclosures 300m east of Rose Hill Farm (4 km).
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