Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBretters Farm moated site and two fishponds

Bretters Farm moated site and two fishponds

England
List entry 1009350
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bretters Farm moated site and two fishponds is a medieval monument located in Lancashire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a characteristic defensive or high-status residential feature of the medieval period, accompanied by two associated fishponds which served both practical and ornamental functions typical of medieval manorial complexes. Such moated sites with fishponds represent the settlement patterns and land use of medieval England, particularly among minor gentry and substantial farming families. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance as evidence of medieval rural settlement and economy.

Bretters Farm moated site and two fishponds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009350. View the official record →

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What is Bretters Farm moated site and two fishponds?

Bretters Farm moated site and two fishponds is a medieval monument located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009350.

Who is responsible for protecting Bretters Farm moated site and two fishponds?

Bretters Farm moated site and two fishponds 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 1009350.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bretters Farm moated site and two fishponds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Headless Cross, Grimeford (3.1 km), Round cairn on Noon Hill (4.8 km), Moated site at Arley Hall, Haigh near Wigan (4.8 km).

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