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Greenhalgh Castle is a fortified residence constructed in the 15th century by Sir Nicholas Stanley in Lancashire. The castle comprised a substantial quadrangular structure with towers, serving as a statement of authority and defensive capability during the late medieval period. The cultivation terraces located to the south-east of the castle represent evidence of agricultural organisation associated with the settlement, indicative of the productive landscape supporting the castle and its inhabitants. The site of Greenhalgh Manor House, situated within the wider designated monument, relates to earlier or later manorial occupation and represents the continuity of settlement and lordly residence at this location across successive periods.
Greenhalgh Castle, cultivation terraces south east of the castle, and site of Greenhalgh manor house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013815. View the official record →
Greenhalgh Castle is a fortified residence constructed in the 15th century by Sir Nicholas Stanley in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013815.
Greenhalgh Castle, cultivation terraces south east of the castle, and site of Greenhalgh manor house 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 1013815.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garstang market cross (0.9 km), Claughton hlaew in Sandhole Wood (2.9 km), Remains of the gas plant, chimney, wheel pit and mill race of Dolphinholme Worsted Mill (8.4 km).
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