Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm

Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm

England
List entry 1020855
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. The site consists of a water-filled moat surrounding a central platform, a characteristic fortification type that became prevalent among the landholding classes during the 12th to 16th centuries. Such moated sites typically served as residences for minor nobility, gentry, or prosperous merchants, combining domestic function with modest defensive capability. The earthwork remains archaeologically significant as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in Norfolk.

Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020855. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm?

Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020855.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm?

Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall 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 1020855.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site of Kimberley Hall and remains of associated gardens (0.8 km), Romano-Celtic temple 590m south east of St James's Church (1 km), Moated site in Gelham's Wood (1.7 km).

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