Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOld gatehouse at Bexwell Hall

Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall

England
List entry 1003963
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall is a medieval gatehouse forming part of the historic fabric of Bexwell Hall in Norfolk. Dating from the medieval period, the structure represents the defensive and controlling function of gateways in manorial complexes of this era. The gatehouse would have served as both a functional entrance to the hall's precinct and a visible expression of the property owner's authority and status. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological and architectural record of Norfolk's medieval domestic architecture.

Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003963. View the official record →

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What is Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall?

Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall is a medieval gatehouse forming part of the historic fabric of Bexwell Hall in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003963.

Who is responsible for protecting Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall?

Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall 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 1003963.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old gatehouse at Bexwell Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 140m north east of Crimplesham Hall (1.8 km), Moated site and associated earthwork enclosures 190m south east of Denver Hall (2.6 km), Remains of monastic grange with moated site at Grange Farm (4.1 km).

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