Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds, Sefton.

Sefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds, Sefton.

England
List entry 1013629
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Sefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of the earthwork remains of a medieval manor house and associated water features located in Sefton, Lancashire. The moated enclosure represents a typical high-status residential site of the medieval period, with the surrounding water-filled ditch serving both defensive and practical purposes. The fishponds indicate the site's prosperity and the importance of fish farming as a food resource for the medieval household. The monument preserves evidence of settlement patterns and agricultural practices characteristic of the English Midlands and North West during the medieval era.

Sefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds, Sefton. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013629. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds, Sefton.?

Sefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds is a scheduled ancient monument consisting of the earthwork remains of a medieval manor house and associated water features located in Sefton, Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013629.

Who is responsible for protecting Sefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds, Sefton.?

Sefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds, Sefton. 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 1013629.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sefton Old Hall moated site and fishponds, Sefton.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maghull Manor moated site (1.3 km), Broom's Cross wayside cross, 150m north east of Orchard House (1.8 km), Standing cross at the junction of Green Lane and Water Street (2 km).

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