Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRixton Old Hall moated site

Rixton Old Hall moated site

England
List entry 1011147
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rixton Old Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Lancashire, England. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding an area that once contained domestic structures, typical of the manorial settlements established during the medieval period. Moated sites of this character generally date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, serving as the defended residences of minor nobility or substantial landholders. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and remains significant as physical evidence of medieval settlement patterns and the domestic arrangements of the medieval gentry in the North West of England.

Rixton Old Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011147. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rixton Old Hall moated site?

Rixton Old Hall moated site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011147.

Who is responsible for protecting Rixton Old Hall moated site?

Rixton Old Hall moated site 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 1011147.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rixton Old Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lymm Hall moated site and ice house (2.3 km), Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall (2.4 km), Promontory fort 300m west of Great Woolden Hall Farm (4.3 km).

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