Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWeeting Castle moated site and 12th century manor house with post-medieval ice house

Weeting Castle moated site and 12th century manor house with post-medieval ice house

England
List entry 1014779
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Weeting Castle is a moated 12th century manor house situated in Norfolk, England. The site comprises an irregular moated enclosure that once defended a timber or stone fortified residence typical of the Norman period, representing the domestic architecture of the minor gentry during the High Middle Ages. A post-medieval ice house was later constructed within or near the moat, indicating the site's continued use and adaptation during the early modern period. The monument survives as earthworks, demonstrating the persistence of medieval settlement patterns and the economic activities of successive occupants across several centuries.

Weeting Castle moated site and 12th century manor house with post-medieval ice house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014779. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Weeting Castle moated site and 12th century manor house with post-medieval ice house?

Weeting Castle is a moated 12th century manor house situated in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014779.

Who is responsible for protecting Weeting Castle moated site and 12th century manor house with post-medieval ice house?

Weeting Castle moated site and 12th century manor house with post-medieval ice house 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 1014779.

What other scheduled monuments are near Weeting Castle moated site and 12th century manor house with post-medieval ice house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middle Saxon occupation on Chequer Meadow (2.6 km), Bowl barrow 580m north east of The Lodge, Brandon (3.4 km), Earthworks in Little Ouse Valley (4.1 km).

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