NHER 2973 (Monument record) - Medieval moat
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Summary
The earthworks of a circular medieval moat. This was the site of a house owned by Sir Thomas Gresham in the 16th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG00SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HARDINGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Moat circular.
Ordnance Survey mark entrance to southeast.
Densely overgrown, surrounded by ploughed field.
Seen by E. Rose (NAU) 30 November 1978.
'Surrounded the residence of Sir T. Gresham, the founder of the Royal Exchange, London'
The Royal Exchange opened in 1566.
See (S1).
R.J. Rickett (NAU) 14 August 1990.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF12543 Aerial Photograph: TG0304A-F,.
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Hardingham.
- --- 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. TG 00 SW 5.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
May 16 2016 5:18PM