Blofield manor of Bishop of Norwich
Has been described as a Certain Palace (Bishop), and also as a Certain Fortified Manor House
There are no visible remains
| Name | Blofield manor of Bishop of Norwich |
| Alternative Names | |
| Historic Country | Norfolk |
| Modern Authority | Norfolk |
| 1974 Authority | Norfolk |
| Civil Parish | Blofield |
Documentary sources and earthworks survey have identified this as a medieval moat and manor site probably belonging to the Bishops of Norwich. Excavations at the site revealed no features and few finds dating to the medieval and post medieval periods and this suggests that the site may have been levelled off at some stage, probably whilst the land was being ploughed for agriculture. The western extent of the main moat is visible as both cropmarks and soilmarks and suggests an oval or oblong shape to the site. The eastern extent being indicated by the previously recorded earthworks and the course of the water channel running around the site. The ditch of the moat appears to be 8-11m wide and the remains of an outer bank are suggested by the pale soilmark surrounding the moat. An additional moated enclosure may have existed to the NE of the main one, although the cropmarks and soilmarks in this area are not clear. Additional channels and boundaries indicate a further series of enclosed areas to the west and north. Although some of these may postdate the main moated site and may be additions to the site. (Norfolk HER)
Not scheduled
Not Listed
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | TG330090 |
| Latitude | 52.6288414001465 |
| Longitude | 1.44210004806519 |
| Eastings | 633080 |
| Northings | 309050 |
