NHER 2429 (Monument record) - Possible medieval moat
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Summary
A site visit in 1996 confirmed the presence of the north and east ditches of a possible moat, just discernable amidst dense undergrowth and situated in mature woodland. They were perhaps 10m wide and 5m deep at the northeast corner.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF60NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | STOW BARDOLPH, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Possible moat. Ordnance Survey (S1) say landscape feature.
E. Rose (NAU).
5 July 1996. Visit.
North and east ditches as on (S2) just discernable amidst dense undergrowth and in mature woodland. Perhaps 10m wide and 5m deep at north-east corner. Looks a likely candidate for a moat.
D. Gurney (NLA), 5 July 1996.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Stow Bardolph.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 60 NW 25.
- <S2> SNF48659 Map: Ordnance Survey, First Edition, 6 Inch. 1879-1886. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inch map..
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2016 1:59PM