NHER 17446 (Cropmark and Earthwork record) - Earthworks of possible medieval moat and pond
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF82NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TATTERSETT, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1973.
Earthwork of possible moat including pond shown on (S1)
Plotted by A. Gregory (NAU) from (S2).
A. J. Walker (NCM) 1 April 1981 from (S3).
February 1991.
Moat lies about 300m south of St Margaret's Church, Tatterford, adjacent to river Tas.
Rectangular with no south arm, measuring about 90m north to south, about 45m east to west.
Moats are broad and shallow, widening to a pond in northwest corner.
Outside the West arm is a bank about 0.75m high running north to south with a linear depression of possible hollow way.
The moats are dry, and the whole is a rough pasture field.
Site form in file.
H. Paterson (A&E) February 1991
Under thick grass, some nettle patches.
Area cut occasionally.
Two sherds medieval pottery recovered from mole hills.
H. Paterson (A&E) 21 April 1998.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF49223 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1883. First edition six inch map.
- <S2> SNF10617 Aerial Photograph: Ordnance Survey. OS 73.047.293. Unit TF8628 C,D.
- <S3> SNF52555 Map: NCM. NCM Record Map.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (1)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 29 2025 11:31AM