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Post-medieval defences is a scheduled ancient monument in Norfolk comprising earthwork fortifications dating from the sixteenth century or later. The site represents defensive works of the post-medieval period, a time when military architecture was evolving in response to the development of gunpowder weapons and artillery. The physical remains survive as earthen banks and ditches that would have formed part of a fortified position. The monument's significance lies in its documentation of local defensive priorities during a period of significant military and technological change in English history.
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 earthwork fortifications dating from the sixteenth century or later. 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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