Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church Farm

Moated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church Farm

England
List entry 1018365
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church Farm is an ancient monument comprising the archaeological remains of a medieval ecclesiastical settlement with associated domestic occupation. The site is defined by a substantial moat enclosing an area where a parish church dedicated to St Nicholas once stood, typical of rural Norfolk and Suffolk religious establishments of the medieval period. The moat itself represents the defensive or status-defining enclosure characteristic of medieval manorial and high-status sites, indicating the significance of this location within the local settlement hierarchy. The surviving earthworks preserve evidence of the church structure and the domestic or institutional buildings that would have occupied the moated enclosure during the medieval period.

Moated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018365. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church Farm?

The moated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church Farm is an ancient monument comprising the archaeological remains of a medieval ecclesiastical settlement with associated domestic occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018365.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church Farm?

Moated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church 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 1018365.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and site of St Nicholas' church immediately east of Church Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately north of St Margaret's Green (0.7 km), Two moated sites adjoining All Saints' Church (0.8 km), Moated site at The Old Rectory (1.2 km).

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