Record Details
| NHER Number: | 10452 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Medieval to post medieval earthworks near Langhale House |
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Summary
Several linear earthworks in parkland near Langhale House were once thought to relate to the deserted medieval village of Langhale. However the earthworks are probably field boundaries and hollow ways relating to the pre-parkland landscape.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TM 302 968 |
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| Map Sheet: | TM39NW |
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| Parish: | KIRSTEAD, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Possible site of Langhale Domesday vill.
R.R. Clarke, (NCM).
But more probably around church at NHER 10144.
Earthworks in western side of park visited by E. Rose (NLA) 25 July 1990.
Probably drainage, with perhaps field boundaries predating 19th century park, not part of deserted medieval village.
September 2000.
Field under healthy pasture, grazed by sheep/horses.
Area being considered for a Countryside Stewardship scheme.
Survey carried out by [1] identified some linear features shown on early maps.
H. Paterson (A&E), 13 September 2000.
October 2004. Visit.
Slight earthworks in parkland west of Langhale House. Many old parkland trees. Two possible hollow ways observed, one cut by later circular depression. Tom Williamson has been to visit. Countryside Stewardship Scheme considered but not implemented at present. Grazed by sheep and horses.
H. Paterson (A&E), 23 October 2004.
Monument Types
- DESERTED SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- EARTHWORK (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- FIELD BOUNDARY (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
- HOLLOW WAY (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | 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. Kirstead. |
Related records - none
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