Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOld Hall moated site 100m north west of Almshouse Bungalow

Old Hall moated site 100m north west of Almshouse Bungalow

England
List entry 1020791
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Old Hall moated site is a medieval settlement earthwork located approximately 100 metres north-west of Almshouse Bungalow in Norfolk. The monument comprises a moated enclosure, a physical form characteristic of high-status medieval domestic sites dating from the twelfth century onwards. The moat itself survives as a substantial earthwork feature, indicative of the site's significance within the local medieval landscape. Such moated sites typically represent the defended residences of manorial lords or substantial landholding families during the medieval period.

Old Hall moated site 100m north west of Almshouse Bungalow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020791. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Hall moated site 100m north west of Almshouse Bungalow?

Old Hall moated site is a medieval settlement earthwork located approximately 100 metres north-west of Almshouse Bungalow in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020791.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Hall moated site 100m north west of Almshouse Bungalow?

Old Hall moated site 100m north west of Almshouse Bungalow 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 1020791.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Hall moated site 100m north west of Almshouse Bungalow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Devil's Dyke ('The Launditch') (1.8 km), Deserted medieval village (2 km), Wendling Abbey (3.1 km).

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