Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and medieval earthworks S of Hall Farm

Moated site and medieval earthworks S of Hall Farm

England
List entry 1003923
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated site and medieval earthworks south of Hall Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk, comprising a substantial moat and associated ridge and furrow cultivation patterns. The site dates to the medieval period, representing a typical example of a fortified domestic settlement characteristic of medieval Norfolk's agrarian landscape. The moat itself would have originally enclosed a manor house or substantial farmstead, serving both defensive and status-defining functions within the feudal hierarchy. The surviving earthworks retain their topographical integrity and provide evidence of the settlement's layout and the intensive agricultural management of its surrounding lands during the medieval era.

Moated site and medieval earthworks S of Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003923. View the official record →

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What is Moated site and medieval earthworks S of Hall Farm?

The moated site and medieval earthworks south of Hall Farm is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk, comprising a substantial moat and associated ridge and furrow cultivation patterns. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003923.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and medieval earthworks S of Hall Farm?

Moated site and medieval earthworks S of Hall 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 1003923.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and medieval earthworks S of Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring ditches and enclosures W of The Hills (3.7 km), Earthworks N of Gateley Hall (6.6 km), Hindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds (6.8 km).

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