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Moated site, Hales Hall is a medieval moated enclosure located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises a substantial water-filled or partially water-filled moat surrounding the former hall complex, a defensive and status-affirming feature characteristic of medieval elite residences from the twelfth century onwards. The moat represents the earthwork remains of a once-important manorial settlement, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and aristocratic landholding in Norfolk. Such moated sites are among the most visible surviving monuments of the medieval period in East Anglia, documenting the landscape and social hierarchy of medieval England.
Moated site, Hales Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003754. View the official record →
Moated site, Hales Hall is a medieval moated enclosure located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003754.
Moated site, Hales Hall 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 1003754.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langley Cross 360m north of Park Farm (5 km), Long barrow and round barrows on Broome Heath (5.3 km), Earthwork on Broome Heath (5.5 km).
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