NHER 23459 (Monument record) - Medieval moat at Little Church Farm
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Summary
This site is described as moated site called Bugmongers Tenement in a document written in 1592. The unusual name comes from Adam le Bucmonger 1240 to 1256 who owned the site. The ponds marked around Little Church Farm on maps may be part of the medieval moat.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM39NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HECKINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Site described as a moated site in (S1) named as Bugmongers Tenement after Adam le Bucmonger 1240 to 1256. Ponds marked around present house on (S2) could be remains of moat.
Information from [1].
E. Rose (NAU), 11 March 1987.
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Record last edited
Mar 12 2021 8:10AM