NHER 10535 (Monument record) - Medieval moated site
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM39NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAVENINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
20 July 1978. Visit.
Moated Hall site (Ordnance Survey).
Manor House on (S1).
Excellent wide wet moat, square island embanked up several feet. Entrance by 19th century brick bridge on north (or causeway; arches below water level). Only buildings on island are 19th century cottages.
E. Rose (NAU), 20 July 1978.
September 2002.
Wet moat about 11 to 15m wide, about 115m long, broadens to pond feature in southwest corner. Arches below waterline at entrance bridge/causeway to north. Heavy overhang of trees around 'pond' and to south. Mature trees, younger saplings and scrub in many areas. Interior garden to west, rough pasture to east. 19th century cottages remain on island.
H. Paterson (A&E), 2 December 2002.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF13637 Aerial Photograph: TM3996 F-H,R,S.
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Raveningham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TM 39 NE 8 [2].
- <S1> SNF6047 Publication: Faden, W. and Barringer, J. C. 1989. Faden's Map of Norfolk in 1797.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2021 8:08AM