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Moated site of Kimberley Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England, comprising a substantial moat that once encircled a residential complex. The moat, which survives as a water-filled or partially water-filled ditch, is characteristic of high-status domestic sites from the medieval period, particularly those of the 12th to 16th centuries. Associated with the moated enclosure are remains of formal gardens, which reflect the later development of the site as an aristocratic residence with pleasure grounds. The monument represents both the defensive and domestic evolution of a significant Norfolk landholding, with the moat serving as a physical marker of medieval social hierarchy and territorial demarcation.
Moated site of Kimberley Hall and remains of associated gardens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020856. View the official record →
Moated site of Kimberley Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England, comprising a substantial moat that once encircled a residential complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020856.
Moated site of Kimberley Hall and remains of associated gardens 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 1020856.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site in Falstoff's Wood, 450m north west of Whitehall Farm (0.8 km), Four bowl barrows in Forehoe Wood (1.5 km), Romano-Celtic temple 590m south east of St James's Church (1.6 km).
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