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

Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall is a medieval and post-medieval monument located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of medieval domestic settlement patterns, surrounded by water-filled ditches that served both defensive and practical functions for the associated hall. Formal garden remains visible in the landscape indicate later ornamental development of the estate, suggesting continued occupation and investment in the property through the post-medieval period. The monument preserves evidence of sustained settlement and landscape management spanning from the medieval period through subsequent centuries of occupation.

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?

Moated site and formal garden remains at Aylmer Hall is a medieval and post-medieval monument 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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