Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist.

Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist.

England
List entry 1012619
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist is a complex of medieval ecclesiastical and domestic structures located in Lancashire. The site comprises a moated enclosure associated with fishponds and the remains of a chantry dedicated to St John the Baptist, dating from the medieval period. The moated site represents a significant example of a defended or status-marked residential complex, whilst the fishponds demonstrate medieval land management and food production practices characteristic of substantial landholdings. The chantry foundation reflects the religious endowments and piety of the medieval gentry or nobility who controlled the estate.

Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012619. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist.?

Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist is a complex of medieval ecclesiastical and domestic structures located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012619.

Who is responsible for protecting Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist.?

Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist. is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012619.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House (2.8 km), Bowl barrow 170m north east of Hacking Boat House (3 km), The Old Lower Hodder Bridge (3.1 km).

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