Archaeological sites · North West England
The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church
In or near Haigh.
The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church — archaeological site in Haigh, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walker Gardens · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Haigh, Greater Manchester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.5769°, -2.6051°.
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Place summary
The Moat House moated site, located 600 metres WNW of St David's Church in North-West England, is an archaeological site designated as a scheduled monument. This site offers insights into historical settlement patterns and defensive structures in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5769, -2.6051
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Haigh
- Postcode
- WN2 1PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Walker Gardens — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17671501 (CC0)
- commons: The Moat House, Haigh.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church?
- The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN2 1PB), in the parish of Haigh.
- What is The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church?
- The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church — archaeological site in Haigh, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Walker Gardens, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN2 1PB.
- Is The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church a listed building?
- The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church free to visit?
- Yes, The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Moat House moated site 600m WNW of St David's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Walker Gardens, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN2 1PB.