Thanks to a grant from South Norfolk Council major progress is being made to transform Moot Hill in Wymondham into a safe, accessible, and vibrant green space for the local community to enjoy. The area is now owned by local charity, Norfolk Archaeological Trust (NAT) and is both a Scheduled Monument and a County Wildlife Site. The project will balance archaeological conservation with protecting the wildlife.
The initial preparatory work is now well underway, with new fencing and entrance gates installed securing the area. The project is currently exploring possible new access paths and ways to tell the story of Moot Hill.
To ensure the long-term health of the landscape, a professional Visual Tree Assessment has been completed NAT is currently selecting a specialist arboricultural contractor to carry out essential maintenance and emergency tree works. This work will ensure the woodland remains a safe environment for all visitors.
South Norfolk Councillor Graham Minshull said: “The main aim is to make Moot Hill a place that everyone can visit by providing access to the public. We are thrilled to see this beautiful site starting to open up so that Wymondham residents can enjoy this incredible local asset.”
Community input is at the heart of this project. NAT is currently hosting a public consultation to gather feedback on the future of Moot Hill. Following successful events at Kett’s Park and the Market Place, our final consultation event will take place between 9am and 1pmon Saturday 21 February in Wymondham Market Place.
This phase of the project is being funded by South Norfolk Council as a key priority in the Wymondham Green Infrastructure Strategy.
For more news and updates, visit https://www.norfarchtrust.org.uk/project/moot-hill/
