Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIrby Hall moated site, Wirral

Irby Hall moated site, Wirral

England
List entry 1012628
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Irby Hall moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wirral, Cheshire, representing a medieval residential complex of considerable local importance. The monument comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of substantial landholding families during the medieval period, which would have served both practical and status functions. The site dates to the medieval period, though its precise foundation date remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The moat itself constitutes the most visible physical element surviving from this former domestic settlement, evidence of the investment made by its occupants in the security and conspicuous display of their property.

Irby Hall moated site, Wirral is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012628. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Irby Hall moated site, Wirral?

Irby Hall moated site is a scheduled ancient monument located in Wirral, Cheshire, representing a medieval residential complex of considerable local importance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012628.

Who is responsible for protecting Irby Hall moated site, Wirral?

Irby Hall moated site, Wirral 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 1012628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Irby Hall moated site, Wirral?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Cross at Woodchurch (3.2 km), Grange Beacon, Column Road, Hoylake (4 km), Site of church and churchyard at Overchurch 875m north west of Upton Hall (4.6 km).

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