Moat at South Elmham Bishop's Palace
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Moat at South Elmham Bishop's Palace
Image: © Ashley Dace Taken: 15 Sep 2010
A view of the moat at this 13th century Bishop's palace (now incorporated in the hall). The moat, which is mostly still in water protects the 4 acre site, it is thought to pre-date the hall. Built by the Bishops of Norwich who held the South Elmham villages (called the 'Saints') at Domesday in 1086, once part of the ancient Saxon estates. The purpose was mainly to hunt deer. The hall and farm were acquired from Henry VIII in 1540, by Edward Lord North. Today the hall can be toured and offers B&B. http://www.southelmham.co.uk/history.php
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Image Location
Latitude
52.39916
Longitude
1.389276