Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo moated sites at Huntingfield Hall

Two moated sites at Huntingfield Hall

England
List entry 1020646
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two moated sites at Huntingfield Hall is a pair of medieval moated enclosures located in Norfolk, England. The sites represent distinct phases of settlement and defensive land management, typical of the prosperous manorial landscape of medieval East Anglia. Both moats date to the medieval period, reflecting the importance of water-based defences and boundary demarcation for high-status residential and agricultural complexes during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The survival of both moated earthworks provides evidence of the evolution of settlement patterns and land use practices within the local medieval community.

Two moated sites at Huntingfield Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020646. View the official record →

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What is Two moated sites at Huntingfield Hall?

Two moated sites at Huntingfield Hall is a pair of medieval moated enclosures located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020646.

Who is responsible for protecting Two moated sites at Huntingfield Hall?

Two moated sites at Huntingfield 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 1020646.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two moated sites at Huntingfield Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mona Hill (4.3 km), Moated site and fishponds immediately west of Park Villas (4.8 km), Roman enclosure 3/4 mile (1210m) NE of Panworth Hall (5 km).

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