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The Carr moated site, Bale is a moated enclosure located in Norfolk, England, representing a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period. Moated sites of this type typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served as the residential centres of minor gentry or substantial landholding families. The site consists of a water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch surrounding a raised platform or island, which would have supported a timber or stone dwelling and associated agricultural buildings. Such monuments are significant archaeological features that provide evidence of medieval settlement patterns, social hierarchy, and land management practices across the English countryside.
The Carr moated site, Bale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003920. View the official record →
The Carr moated site, Bale is a moated enclosure located in Norfolk, England, representing a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003920.
The Carr moated site, Bale 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 1003920.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sharrington village cross (2 km), Cross in St Andrew's churchyard (2.6 km), Hindringham Hall moated site with adjacent fishponds (3.3 km).
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