Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHall Garths moated site, immediately south of St Mary's Church

Hall Garths moated site, immediately south of St Mary's Church

England
List entry 1017823
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hall Garths moated site is a medieval domestic enclosure located immediately south of St Mary's Church in Yorkshire. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that once surrounded a residential complex, evidence of a medieval manor or hall farm that occupied this location. The moated enclosure represents a common form of medieval elite settlement in northern England, typically dating from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. Such moated sites served both defensive and status functions, with the water-filled ditch providing protection whilst demonstrating the landowner's social standing and resources.

Hall Garths moated site, immediately south of St Mary's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017823. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hall Garths moated site, immediately south of St Mary's Church?

Hall Garths moated site is a medieval domestic enclosure located immediately south of St Mary's Church in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017823.

Who is responsible for protecting Hall Garths moated site, immediately south of St Mary's Church?

Hall Garths moated site, immediately south of St Mary's Church 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 1017823.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hall Garths moated site, immediately south of St Mary's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's Manor House (3 km), Howden Church, ruined portions (3 km), Moated site at Metham Hall Farm (4.9 km).

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