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Moated site of Clayton Hall is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a moated enclosure with adjacent fishponds and water management channels located in Lancashire. The moat and associated water features date to the medieval period, representing the defensive and domestic arrangements typical of high-status medieval settlement. The fishponds indicate the site's role in supporting a substantial household, as such features were markers of wealth and status among the medieval gentry. The monument survives as earthwork remains that preserve evidence of medieval land use and water management practices in the region.
Moated site of Clayton Hall, adjacent fishponds and channels is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012313. View the official record →
Moated site of Clayton Hall is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a moated enclosure with adjacent fishponds and water management channels located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012313.
Moated site of Clayton Hall, adjacent fishponds and channels 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 1012313.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bradley Hall, moated site, fishponds and connecting channels (5.9 km), Roman settlement and industrial area at Winery Lane (6.4 km), Ingrave Farm moated site, moated site 100m W of Ingrave Farm and connecting channel, Eccleston (6.5 km).
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