Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall

Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall

England
List entry 1009985
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Aylmer Hall is a moated site with associated formal garden remains located in Norfolk, England. The moated enclosure represents a characteristic form of medieval domestic settlement, with the water-filled ditch serving both defensive and status-indicating functions typical of high-status residences from the medieval period. The presence of formal garden remains suggests the site continued in use through later periods when such landscaped grounds became fashionable amongst the gentry. The monument survives as archaeological earthworks, preserving evidence of the settlement's layout and the changing uses of the site across several centuries.

Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009985. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall?

Aylmer Hall is a moated site with associated formal garden remains located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009985.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall?

Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer 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 1009985.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and medieval field system in Church Field, 60m north of St John's Church (1.8 km), Medieval settlement remains north of Kenwick Farm house (4.7 km), Moated enclosure 230m north-west of Faulkner House (5.5 km).

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