Record Details
| NHER Number: | 65483 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Possible moat at Burfield Hall |
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Summary
At some point in the early 20th century the Ordnance Survey recorded the presence of a moat at this location, associated with Burfield Hall (NHER 9128). It was however subsequently noted that the 'L'-shaped water features to the south of the hall was probably an ornamental feature. No trace of a medieval moat was noted.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TM 0913 9957 |
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| Map Sheet: | TM09NE |
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| Parish: | WYMONDHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Possibly moat at Burfield Hall (NHER 9128).
Previously recorded under NHER 9128.
Early Ordnance Survey records note a moat at Burfield Hall. When first observed it was recorded as being in good condition. However it is subsequently noted that the extant 'L'-shaped water feature that can be seen on the Ordnance Survey First Edition Six Inch map (S2) appears to be landscape gardening - no remains of a moat were seen. It is certainly notable that the feature shown on (S2) is depicted as having straight sides and sharp corners (which it largely retains).
See record cards (S1) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 19 March 2022.
December 1998. Field Observation.
Moat water filled with a little reed growth in places. North to south arm around 50m long, east to west around 45m long, maximum around 10m wide. Fringed with mature willows and some small hazel. One fallen tree to south.
Notes previously recorded under NHER 9128.
H. Paterson (NLA), 21 December 1998. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 19 March 2022.
Monument Types
- MOAT? (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- ORNAMENTAL POND? (Post Medieval - 1540 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. NHER 9128. |
| <S1> | Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TM 09 NE 3 [3]. |
| <S2> | Map: Ordnance Survey. 1885-1891. Ordnance Survey Map. Six inches to the mile. First Edition. 1:10,560. Norfolk LXXXVI.NW (Surveyed 1881-1882, Published 1887). |
Related records
| 9128 | Part of: Burfield Hall (Building) |