Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm

Moated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm

England
List entry 1012320
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm is a medieval earthwork monument located in Lancashire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure associated with two fishponds, features typical of high-status medieval settlement and land management. The moat and ponds represent investment in both defensive or status-marking architecture and productive aquaculture, common elements of manorial landscapes from the twelfth century onwards. Such monuments provide evidence of medieval settlement patterns, land use, and the economic importance of water management in pre-industrial rural England.

Moated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012320. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm?

Moated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm is a medieval earthwork monument located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012320.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm?

Moated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm 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 1012320.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and two fishponds south of Manor House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Croston Town Bridge (4.1 km), Rufford moated site (5.2 km), Ingrave Farm moated site, moated site 100m W of Ingrave Farm and connecting channel, Eccleston (5.6 km).

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