NHER 8986 (Monument record) - Medieval moat
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Summary
A medieval moat, surviving in good condition in a landscaped garden. The east and west arms are still filled with water.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL99NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROCKLANDS, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1.9m deep and 14m wide; north arm is 1.6m deep and 5m wide; east arm is revetted with flints, 1.3m deep and 8m wide. East and west arms water-filled.
M. Leah (NAU), 29 January 1991.
Site in excellent condition in landscaped garden. Owner carried out dredging of part of moat within the last two years. He did not note 'anything of interest'.
H. Paterson (NLA), 18 April 1996.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF13318 Aerial Photograph: TL9995D-G.
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Rocklands.
- --- 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. TL 99 NE 9 [2].
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 11 2016 9:42AM