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Moated site S of Bessingham Wood is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. The monument consists of a substantial moat surrounding an enclosed settlement area, a characteristic feature of medieval manorial sites dating primarily to the twelfth through sixteenth centuries. Such moated enclosures served both practical and status functions, providing protection and drainage while denoting the presence of a significant medieval holding. The site represents an important example of the dispersed settlement pattern and land management practices that characterised rural medieval Norfolk.
Moated site S of Bessingham Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003903. View the official record →
Moated site S of Bessingham Wood is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003903.
Moated site S of Bessingham 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 1003903.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gresham Castle (0.9 km), Wayside cross 650m south west of Park Farm (2.4 km), Baconsthorpe Castle moated site with fortified house, gatehouse, courtyards and formal gardens (4.2 km).
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