Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site of Crancourt Manor, 430m south east of Manor Farm

Moated site of Crancourt Manor, 430m south east of Manor Farm

England
List entry 1018648
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site of Crancourt Manor is a medieval defensive earthwork located near Manor Farm in Norfolk. The site consists of a substantial moat enclosing an area of land that once held a manorial dwelling, a common feature of medieval settlement patterns in East Anglia. The moat represents a form of domestic fortification typical of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, serving both practical and status functions for a manorial household. The earthwork survives as a significant archaeological monument demonstrating the physical organisation of medieval rural landholding and social hierarchy in Norfolk.

Moated site of Crancourt Manor, 430m south east of Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018648. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site of Crancourt Manor, 430m south east of Manor Farm?

Moated site of Crancourt Manor is a medieval defensive earthwork located near Manor Farm in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018648.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site of Crancourt Manor, 430m south east of Manor Farm?

Moated site of Crancourt Manor, 430m south east of Manor 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 1018648.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site of Crancourt Manor, 430m south east of Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross, 30m south of Cross Hill Farm (4.5 km), Motte and bailey castle in Wormegay village (4.9 km), Marham Abbey (5.8 km).

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