Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval complex at Barmston Old Hall, including two moated sites, a pond, three fishponds and associated enclosures with part of a field system.

Medieval complex at Barmston Old Hall, including two moated sites, a pond, three fishponds and associated enclosures with part of a field system.

England
List entry 1007846
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Barmston Old Hall is a medieval complex located in Yorkshire that comprises two moated sites, a pond, three fishponds and associated enclosures forming part of a field system. The site demonstrates the characteristic settlement and agricultural infrastructure of the medieval period, with the moated sites indicating the presence of significant domestic structures of high status. The fishponds and pond represent the managed water resources typical of medieval elite estates, used for both sustenance and ornamental purposes. The surviving earthworks and field patterns preserve evidence of the medieval landscape organization and the integration of residential, defensive and productive elements around what was evidently a substantial medieval holding.

Medieval complex at Barmston Old Hall, including two moated sites, a pond, three fishponds and associated enclosures with part of a field system. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007846. View the official record →

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What is Medieval complex at Barmston Old Hall, including two moated sites, a pond, three fishponds and associated enclosures with part of a field system.?

Barmston Old Hall is a medieval complex located in Yorkshire that comprises two moated sites, a pond, three fishponds and associated enclosures forming part of a field system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007846.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval complex at Barmston Old Hall, including two moated sites, a pond, three fishponds and associated enclosures with part of a field system.?

Medieval complex at Barmston Old Hall, including two moated sites, a pond, three fishponds and associated enclosures with part of a field system. 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 1007846.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval complex at Barmston Old Hall, including two moated sites, a pond, three fishponds and associated enclosures with part of a field system.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wharram Hill embankment cross (3.2 km), Skipsea Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and inland harbour (3.9 km), Iron Age square barrow cemetery on Haisthorpe Moor, 750m WNW of Demming Farm (4.3 km).

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