NHER 8726 (Monument record) - Medieval moat and Huntingfield Hall Farm

Moat marked and named on (S1), shown as rectangular with southwest corner missing and building in gap - is this the house or a farm building? House, formerly known as Huntingfield Lodge.

Listed grade II 1986
(S2) describes as late 16th century original block with important early 19th century extension/additions. Brick and pantile. Early 19th century pile forms front block. Original block two storeys. West gable end with early 20th century canted bay to ground floor. Royal arms probably Elizabeth I in stucco at first floor recessed within chamfered brick frame and pediment. Aedicule rises to form non-functional octagonal chimney. Diaperwork. Rest of 16th century work refaced with 19th century brickwork. 19th century roof. Front pile two storeys, three bays, central fanlight door, hipped roof, rear
stacks. On interior, one surviving roll and hollow roll moulded joist. Early 19th century main staircase.
E. Rose (NAU), 27 October 1986.

Remains of moat in poor condition, mutilated and filled, in places, by farming activities. Not shown on (S3).
See (S4).
R. J. Rickett (NAU), 20 August 1990.

21 June 2011. Planning Application.
Internal & external alterations, including demolition of small extension, new porch replace windows doors and new conservatory rooflights.
See (S5).
Z. Dack (HES), 22 September 2011.

March 2026. HER Enhancement: Forestry Commission Project K.
The earthwork medieval moat (see above) is visible on visualised lidar data from a survey flown in 2022 (S6). As the survey was flown relatively recently, it is likely that the features still survive as an earthwork.
J. Powell (Norfolk County Council Environment Service), 19 March 2026