NHER 15476 (Monument record) - Probable medieval moat

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Summary

This undated rectangular moat can still be identified from earthworks between 1 to 1.5m deep and up to 5m wide. Further possible related earthworks can be seen in the adjacent field. It is probably medieval in date.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF93SW
Civil Parish BARSHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Site of moat.
Marked here on tithe map. Ordnance Survey mark a leat off the river, two sides of which can be recognised as part of the rectangular moat. On the tithe map the moat is complete and the leat joins the river further east.
E. Rose (NAU), 21 November 1979.

Measures approximately 45m north to south; 35m east to west. Ditch some 1 to 1.5m deep from top of bank, and maximum 5m wide, flat bottomed to south. Possible further earthworks in field to west.
H. Paterson (A & E), November 1992.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Record last edited

Feb 2 2012 11:59AM

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