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Cunscough Hall moated site is a medieval settlement remains located near Melling in Lancashire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding the former hall, typical of high-status domestic occupation in the medieval period. The moat represents an investment in both defence and status display characteristic of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, indicating the site's importance within the local medieval hierarchy. The surviving earthworks provide evidence of sustained occupation and the architectural aspirations of its medieval inhabitants, making it a significant example of moated grange architecture in north-west England.
Cunscough Hall moated site, Melling is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012504. View the official record →
Cunscough Hall moated site is a medieval settlement remains located near Melling in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012504.
Cunscough Hall moated site, Melling 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 1012504.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base 25m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard (3.3 km), Standing cross 30m south of the tower of the parochial chapel, in the old churchyard (3.3 km), Moated site at Bickerstaffe Hall. (3.5 km).
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