MONUMENT NO. 358596

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Alleged site of motte.

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(TF 968 026) Site of Motte and Bailey. B Cozens-Hardy owns a sketch plan made circa 1850.
The remains of the earthworks still exist of the once famous castle of the Fitz-Langs close by the celebrated mere (Scoulton mere) (Possibly refers to 1). (1-2)

There are no surveyable remains at the indicated site which is however topographically suitable for defence. The enclosed oval field is very slightly raised above the surrounding area reaching a maximum height of 0.4 m.

Despite the reference to "the once famous castle ...", extensive research has produced no other mention; it was confirmed that the family owned lands at Scoulton in the 13th/15th centuries but no mention of a residence could be found.
Tithe maps consulted carry no indicative field names. (3)

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( 1) General reference

Norwich Mus 6"

( 2) General reference

"Norfolk Churches" Wayland Hundred 1896 40 (Bryant)

( 3a) Field Investigators Comments

F1 JB 24-JAN-73

( 3) Aerial photograph

APs (RAF 106 G/UK 1634 2152-53; 9.7.46.)

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