Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWoodrising Hall moated site

Woodrising Hall moated site

England
List entry 1020644
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodrising Hall moated site is a medieval enclosure monument located in Norfolk, England. The site consists of a substantial moat that formerly enclosed a residential complex, typical of high-status medieval settlement patterns in East Anglia. Dating from the medieval period, the moated enclosure represents the earthwork remains of a manorial site associated with the local gentry or minor nobility. The monument survives as an archaeological feature, with the moat banks and ditches remaining visible in the modern landscape as evidence of medieval landholding and domestic occupation.

Woodrising Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020644. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodrising Hall moated site?

Woodrising Hall moated site is a medieval enclosure monument located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020644.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodrising Hall moated site?

Woodrising Hall moated site 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 1020644.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodrising Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hazel Hurn moated site, fishponds and associated features (1.2 km), Roman villa W of Woodrising Wood (2 km), Deserted medieval village SE of Letton Hall (3.3 km).

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