NHER 4060 (Monument record) - Possible medieval moat
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Summary
The fishponds shown on a 19th century Ordnance Survey map on this site are suggestive of the presence of a medieval moat. The field is called 'Moat Meadow' on the tithe map of 1839.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF81NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE ACRE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Ponds marked on (S1) suggest a possible moat remnant.
E. Rose (NAU), 1974.
Field called Moat Meadow on (S2).
R. Rickett (NAU), February 1984.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Castle Acre.
- --- 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. TF 81 NW 5 [2].
- <S1> SNF48659 Map: Ordnance Survey, First Edition, 6 Inch. 1879-1886. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inch map..
- <S2> SNF58278 Map: Pratt & Son. 1839. Castle Acre Tithe Award and Map.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 18 2025 10:55AM