Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMicklehead Green moated site

Micklehead Green moated site

England
List entry 1012329
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Micklehead Green moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Lancashire, England. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive or prestige feature characteristic of the medieval period, particularly from the 12th to 16th centuries. Moated sites of this type typically served as the focal points of medieval settlements and manorial complexes, often associated with minor nobility or substantial landholding families. The earthwork survives as a testament to medieval settlement patterns and land occupation in the Lancashire region.

Micklehead Green moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012329. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Micklehead Green moated site?

Micklehead Green moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012329.

Who is responsible for protecting Micklehead Green moated site?

Micklehead Green 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 1012329.

What other scheduled monuments are near Micklehead Green moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Anne's Well (1.1 km), Rainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough (2.3 km), Cranshaw Hall moated site (2.7 km).

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