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Moated site at Arley Hall, Haigh near Wigan is a medieval defensive earthwork consisting of a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform or island. The site dates from the medieval period, likely established between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, representing a common form of aristocratic or manorial settlement in Lancashire during this era. The moat would have provided both defensive protection and a symbol of status for the landholding family resident there. The earthwork survives as an important archaeological monument documenting the pattern of medieval settlement and land use in the region.
Moated site at Arley Hall, Haigh near Wigan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014722. View the official record →
Moated site at Arley Hall, Haigh near Wigan is a medieval defensive earthwork consisting of a substantial water-filled moat surrounding a raised platform or island. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014722.
Moated site at Arley Hall, Haigh near Wigan 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 1014722.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church (2 km), Market cross in the marketplace to the west of St Wilfrid's Church, Standish (2.7 km), Cross base on Green Lane 300m north of Strickland House Farm, Standish (2.8 km).
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