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Middleton Castle in Norfolk is a moated site and manorial earthwork of medieval date. The monument comprises a substantial moat enclosing the former residential complex of a manor house, representing the physical remains of a local aristocratic or gentry holding. The earthworks survive as a significant example of the defensive and administrative infrastructure characteristic of Norfolk's medieval landed estates, demonstrating the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of the period. Such moated sites were typical of the 12th to 16th centuries, though this example's precise chronology would require archaeological investigation to establish its periods of occupation and development with certainty.
Moated site and manorial earthworks at Middleton Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018647. View the official record →
Middleton Castle in Norfolk is a moated site and manorial earthwork of medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018647.
Moated site and manorial earthworks at Middleton Castle 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 1018647.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site of Crancourt Manor, 430m south east of Manor Farm (3 km), Remains of Blackborough Priory (3.5 km), Moated site of Wormegay Priory, fishponds and associated enclosures (5.2 km).
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