Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site at the Manor House, Arminghall

Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall

England
List entry 1018180
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that once surrounded a manorial residence, representing a common form of aristocratic settlement in medieval England from approximately the twelfth century onwards. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature, with water-filled or seasonally wet ditches defining the enclosed area. Such moated sites typically functioned as status symbols and practical defensive structures for minor nobility and gentry during the medieval period, and the Arminghall example contributes to the archaeological understanding of Norfolk's medieval settlement patterns and manorial organisation.

Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018180. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall?

The moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018180.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall?

Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall 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 1018180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site at the Manor House, Arminghall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of medieval settlement 400m east of Church Farm, Arminghall (0.6 km), Remains of medieval settlement 380m south of Park Farm (1.2 km), Roman sites outside town walls (1.2 km).

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