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Historic site

Moated site and associated earthworks 270m north east of Millers Farm

✦ Ancient woodland3 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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2 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Fen Rivers Way (Ely to King's Lynn)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Ouse Valley Way 4 (Brandon Creek to King’s Lynn)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Lawrences Lanepublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mPath type: residential
Watermans Lanepublic footpath · 113 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 113 mPath type: track
Watermans Lanepublic footpath · 69 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 69 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

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39 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Regional Route 30 (alternative)Cycling route
Named routeRef (30)Regional cycle route
Downham Market Ring CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef 11National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route868 m
Named routeRef 11Length 868 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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9 public paths nearby

Public paths
Pepper Lanebridleway · 1.2 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.2 kmPath type: track
Thistle Hill Roadbridleway · 593 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 593 mPath type: track

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Manorial Earthworks near Hilgay

Manorial Earthworks near Hilgay

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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