Ruined Church and Manor, North Elmham, Norfolk
This building was originally a church that was then converted into a fortified manor house. It was probably built by Bishop Herbert de Losinga in 1091-1119. It is on the site of the earlier Anglo Saxon Cathedral of Elmham. It was converted into a fortified manor house by Bishop Despencer in the late 14th century. Excavations have revealed five phases of occupation. Phase I, 650-850, revealed ditches and two buildings interpreted as a cathedral community. During Phase II, c850-1000, the ditches were infilled and large halls were built around a courtyard, interpreted as a bishop's palace. In Phase III, c1000-1050, the palace was abandoned and the cemetery was expanded. Phase IV, c1050-1125: two buildings date from this period and the site was then abandoned. Phase V has a large number of clay pits. The monument is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).
