Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeerpound on Toot Hill

Deerpound on Toot Hill

England
List entry 1011163
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deerpound on Toot Hill is a medieval or post-medieval enclosure located in Cheshire. The monument comprises an earthwork bank and ditch forming a roughly circular or oval enclosed area, typical of the livestock management structures constructed across northern England during the medieval period and later. Such deerpounds were purpose-built enclosures designed to contain deer, often associated with manorial estates and their hunting activities. The site's preservation as an earthwork provides evidence of the landscape management practices and resource exploitation characteristic of medieval rural economy in the region.

Deerpound on Toot Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deerpound on Toot Hill?

Deerpound on Toot Hill is a medieval or post-medieval enclosure located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011163.

Who is responsible for protecting Deerpound on Toot Hill?

Deerpound on Toot Hill 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 1011163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deerpound on Toot Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Toot Hill (0.1 km), Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm (3.2 km), Ridge Hall moated site and annexe (3.5 km).

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