NHER 2249 (Monument record) - Ornamental 19th century moated enclosure
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Summary
This is the site of a moated enclosure, which is thought to date to the 19th century and to have been an ornamental feature.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF51SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WIGGENHALL ST GERMANS, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Moat (Ordnance Survey antiquity)
Ordnance Survey card (S1) says probably 19th century.
E. Rose (NAU).
Ordnance Survey card (S1) evidence for calling this moat 19th century is: 'The regular plan, firm causeway and topographical position in relation to the garden layout suggest this to be an ornamental moat of the Victorian period'.
Ordnance Survey Records (S2).
R. J. Rickett 22 February 1990
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF10367 Oblique Aerial Photograph: Various. ? - 2020. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Oblique Collection. TF5914/A-B; 09-FEB-1984 (HES 139/AUC 3-4).
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Wiggenhall St Germans.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S2> SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 51 SE 3.
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2025 3:21PM