Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNew Hall moat and fishpond

New Hall moat and fishpond

England
List entry 1010055
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

New Hall moat and fishpond is a medieval water feature located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of the substantial earthwork remains of a moat and associated fishpond, which served both defensive and economic functions typical of medieval manorial settlements. These features date to the medieval period and represent the kind of water management infrastructure that would have been integral to a substantial medieval residence or manor house. The survival of the earthworks provides evidence of the layout and character of medieval settlement in the region.

New Hall moat and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is New Hall moat and fishpond?

New Hall moat and fishpond is a medieval water feature located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010055.

Who is responsible for protecting New Hall moat and fishpond?

New Hall moat and fishpond 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 1010055.

What other scheduled monuments are near New Hall moat and fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shaft head and associated headgear near Caphouse Colliery, Overton (1.1 km), Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm (2.8 km), Thornhill Hall moat and sites of formal gardens and bowling green, and remnant of pre-seventeenth century open-field system (3 km).

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