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Moated site in Gelham's Wood is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure consisting of a substantial ditch surrounding a raised platform, located in Norfolk. The monument dates to the medieval period, typical of the numerous moated sites found across East Anglia that served as the focal points of manorial settlements from the twelfth century onwards. The moat would have originally been water-filled, providing both practical defence and a status symbol for the landholding family residing within. Such sites frequently supported timber or stone structures, though evidence of any buildings at this particular location remains archaeologically unconfirmed.
Moated site in Gelham's Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020857. View the official record →
Moated site in Gelham's Wood is a medieval defensive or residential enclosure consisting of a substantial ditch surrounding a raised platform, located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020857.
Moated site in Gelham's Wood 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 1020857.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows in Forehoe Wood (1 km), Manorial site 480m south west of Downham Lodge Farm (1 km), Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm (1.7 km).
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