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The moated site at The Old Rectory is a medieval monument located in Norfolk, England. Moated sites of this type, typically dating from the 12th to 16th centuries, represent the domestic settlements of minor gentry, clergy, or substantial farmers, and the water-filled ditch surrounding the central platform served both defensive and status-indicating functions. The site's association with a rectory suggests it may have been the residence of a parish priest or clergyman of some standing. Such monuments are important archaeological indicators of medieval settlement patterns and land use in East Anglia.
Moated site at The Old Rectory is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008354. View the official record →
The moated site at The Old Rectory is a medieval monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008354.
Moated site at The Old Rectory 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 1008354.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Gayton Hall (3.4 km), Bowl barrow known as Hill of Peace, 290m north west of Gatehouse Farm (3.9 km), Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe (4.4 km).
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