What is recorded here

Hayton Castle moated site and fishpond is a scheduled monument in Bassetlaw, England. The distinction protects the remains but does not guarantee entry, reminding visitors that ownership and access are separate. The water-filled ditch and pond mark a place where people lived, worked and played before the land was forgotten.

The National Heritage List for England records Hayton Castle moated site and fishpond as a scheduled monument. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Hayton Castle moated site and fishpond was built in the medieval period, likely by a local landholding family, though specific builders or dates are not recorded. It is important as a scheduled monument, reflecting the historical and archaeological significance of medieval rural estates in England.

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.