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 located in Lancashire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure associated with Rainhill Hall Farm, together with an extensive series of twelve fishponds situated in the adjacent area known as The Rough. The fishponds represent a significant medieval agricultural resource, typical of high-status medieval settlements where such features provided both sustenance and status. The moated site itself dates to the medieval period and reflects the defensive and administrative importance of the location during that era.

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 located in Lancashire, England. 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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