Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWaterden medieval settlement remains

Waterden medieval settlement remains

England
List entry 1018174
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Waterden medieval settlement remains is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk, England, representing the archaeological evidence of a medieval village settlement. The site preserves earthwork features characteristic of medieval occupation, including the structural remains and landscape modifications that document rural settlement patterns from the medieval period. The monument provides important archaeological testimony to the organisation and development of medieval Norfolk communities, with its physical character preserved in the form of ground features that enable scholarly understanding of domestic and agricultural life in the region during the medieval era.

Waterden medieval settlement remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018174. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Waterden medieval settlement remains?

Waterden medieval settlement remains is a scheduled ancient monument located in Norfolk, England, representing the archaeological evidence of a medieval village settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018174.

Who is responsible for protecting Waterden medieval settlement remains?

Waterden medieval settlement remains 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 1018174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Waterden medieval settlement remains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Beaufoe's manor, 180m south east of St Mary's Church (2.9 km), Gatehouse at manor house, East Barsham (3.9 km), Remains of Iron Age fort on Bloodgate Hill (4 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Waterden medieval settlement remains