Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWoodrising Hall moated site

Woodrising Hall moated site

England
List entry 1020644
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodrising Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Norfolk, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure that represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period, when such water-filled defensive ditches served both practical and status-conscious functions for the resident gentry. The moat remains visible as earthworks, preserving evidence of the layout and scale of the former manor house and its associated buildings that would have occupied the enclosed area.

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 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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