Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFrickley Old Hall moated site

Frickley Old Hall moated site

England
List entry 1017606
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Frickley Old Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat which once surrounded a residential or manorial dwelling, representing a form of high-status settlement characteristic of the medieval period. Moated sites of this type were commonly constructed from the twelfth century onwards, serving both defensive and status-conferring functions for their occupants. The survival of the earthwork at Frickley demonstrates the persistence of medieval landscape features in the modern topography of Yorkshire.

Frickley Old Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017606. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Frickley Old Hall moated site?

Frickley Old Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017606.

Who is responsible for protecting Frickley Old Hall moated site?

Frickley Old Hall moated site 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 1017606.

What other scheduled monuments are near Frickley Old Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 330m south east of Lowfield Farm (6.2 km), Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm (8 km), Wildthorpe medieval settlement 680m south of Leylands Farm (8.3 km).

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