Record Details
| NHER Number: | 10882 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Medieval moated site |
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Summary
The remains of a medieval moated site. The north, east and south ditches can still be seen under trees.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TM 0421 8100 |
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| Map Sheet: | TM08SW |
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| Parish: | SOUTH LOPHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Moat (Ordnance Survey antiquity). Depicted on 6 inch Ordnance Survey 1958 (revised pre 1930) as having north, east and south sides.
21 October 1980.
Unable to inspect closely owing to horses in occupation; but ditches apparently remain, under trees.
Missing west side is clearly visible as the edge of the island platform, which is irregular and bumpy.
E. Rose (NAU).
Monument Types
- MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Aerial Photograph: TM 0481A,B. |
| --- | Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TM 08 SW 9. |
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Lopham (South). |
Related records - none
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