Summary
A medieval rectangular moat can be seen on this site. A large pillar of mortared flint nearby may be the corner of a building, perhaps a gatehouse for the moated site,and is related to earthworks that can be seen around it. The present hall was built in 1532 by Mr Berry. It was considerably altered in the 17th century.
| Grid Reference: | TF 9415 3760 |
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| Map Sheet: | TF93NW |
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| Parish: | WALSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Monument Types
Associated Finds
| Protected Status: | Listed Building; Listed Building; Listed Building; SHINE |
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Full description
1 May 1980. Visit. Berry Hall medieval complex.
Moat; remains of mansion? to east; to west Hall of 1532 with 17th century work.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NAU), 1 May 1980.
Pre 1981.
Medieval coins found. See description in file.
1984.
Foundations are clearly visible at times of year forming a square of which the pile of rubble is a corner. Is it a gatehouse east of the stream for building on moat to the west? Mass has been repaired at some time in recent past.
Information from P. Walker (Department of the Environment).
E. Rose (NAU), 1 November 1984.
July 1994.
The flint masonry pillar, 2m high and 1.6m square appears to be northeast corner of structure. L shaped flint masonry wall and ground level to west, all on uneven platform overlooking north northeast to south southwest aligned 7m plus wide linear channel, with pond fed by spring at southern end. For remaining earthworks in field see NHER 30697.
B. Cushion (NLA), July 1994.
Sources and further reading
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary file. |
| --- | Bibliographic reference: Cushion, B. and Davison, A.. 2003. Earthworks of Norfolk IN East Anglian Archaeology 104. vol. 104. p 44 |
| S1 | Unpublished document: Rose, E.. 1981. Building Report. |
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