Record Details
| NHER Number: | 13175 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | Site of medieval moat at Scarning Hall, Dereham Road, Scarning |
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Summary
The site of a medieval moat, visible until the late 19th century when it was filled in. The site is currently occupied by an 18th century building (NHER 69305).
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TF 9535 1223 |
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| Map Sheet: | TF91SE |
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| Parish: | SCARNING, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Site of Medieval Moat
A medieval moat was visible until the late 19th century, when it was filled in. An 18th century building is currently extant on the site (NHER 69305).
See HER Record Card (S1) for further details.
A. Henderson (HES), 30 April 2025.
5 July 1978. Site Visit.
Rectory (Ordnance Survey).
Moat existed here until filled in in late 19th century. Information from Bolingbroke Collection (S1).
No trace of this now and owners do not know of it.
House now called Scarning Hall, Georgian with extension built for Dr Jessop to south.
Fragment of blue glass, fused by intense heat, about 15cm by 2.5cm (6 inches by 1 inch), found in garden by owners.
E. Rose (NAU), 5 July 1978.
April 2025. Enhancement.
Scarning Hall (NHER 69305) was previously recorded under this record.
A. Henderson (HES), 30 April 2025.
Monument Types
- MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- HOUSE (18th Century - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)
Associated Finds
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| <S1> | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| <S2> | Archive: Bolingbroke family. 1300's-1960. Bolingbroke Collection. Norfolk Record Office. |
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