Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall

Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall

England
List entry 1018340
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall is a pair of cockfighting arenas situated in Cheshire. The monuments date to the post-medieval period, reflecting the popularity of cockfighting as a rural pastime and gambling activity among both gentry and common folk during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The two pits survive as earthwork features, preserving the physical evidence of this now-defunct blood sport which was eventually outlawed in England in 1835. Their presence near Lymm Hall indicates the recreational pursuits and social practices of the property's inhabitants during the early modern period.

Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018340. View the official record →

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What is Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall?

Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall is a pair of cockfighting arenas situated in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018340.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall?

Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall 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 1018340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lymm Hall moated site and ice house (0.1 km), Rixton Old Hall moated site (2.4 km), Swineyard Hall moated site (3.3 km).

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