Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm

Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm

England
List entry 1020345
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm is a medieval defensive settlement located in Norfolk, England. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic form of domestic fortification that became widespread amongst minor gentry and prosperous farming families during the medieval period, particularly from the 12th century onwards. The site's earthworks remain visible as a series of banks and ditches that once surrounded a residential complex, providing both status and practical protection. The associated earthworks suggest a settlement of some substance, typical of the medieval rural landscape of East Anglia where such moated sites proliferated as expressions of local power and agricultural prosperity.

Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020345. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm?

Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm is a medieval defensive settlement located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020345.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm?

Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm 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 1020345.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman farmstead and adjacent enclosures 300m east of Rose Hill Farm (1.5 km), Moated site and associated earthwork enclosures 190m south east of Denver Hall (2.8 km), Site of St Mary's Abbey (4 km).

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