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Post-medieval defences is a scheduled ancient monument in Norfolk comprising defensive earthworks of sixteenth and seventeenth century date. The site reflects the military engineering concerns of the Tudor and Stuart periods, when coastal and inland fortifications were constructed or modified in response to threats from continental powers and civil conflict. The earthworks survive as linear banks and ditches characteristic of early modern field fortifications, demonstrating the practical approach to defensive architecture during a period of significant military innovation. Such defences represent an important phase in Norfolk's military history, marking the transition from medieval to early modern fortification design.
Post-medieval defences is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003696. View the official record →
Post-medieval defences is a scheduled ancient monument in Norfolk comprising defensive earthworks of sixteenth and seventeenth century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003696.
Post-medieval defences 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 1003696.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval town walls (0.1 km), Greyfriars Tower (0.5 km), Whitefriars Gateway, South Lynn (0.7 km).
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