Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough

Rainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough

England
List entry 1017860
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Rainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough is a medieval monument complex located in Lancashire. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure associated with Rainhill Hall, surrounded by an extensive series of fishponds that testify to the importance of fish farming in the medieval economy. The moated site and pond system date from the medieval period, likely established during the twelfth to fifteenth centuries when such facilities were characteristic of manorial estates. The fishponds represent a significant investment in resource management and are evidence of the sustained agricultural productivity and status of the settlement throughout the medieval period.

Rainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017860. View the official record →

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What is Rainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough?

Rainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough is a medieval monument complex located in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017860.

Who is responsible for protecting Rainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough?

Rainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough 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 1017860.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rainhill Hall Farm moated site and twelve fishponds in The Rough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Anne's Well (1.5 km), Micklehead Green moated site (2.3 km), Cranshaw Hall moated site (3.1 km).

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