Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEarthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall

Earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall

England
List entry 1016590
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Overview

History & significance

The earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising substantial structural features indicative of a substantial medieval residential complex. The site preserves earthwork traces of domestic and religious buildings dating to the medieval period, including evidence of a hall structure and associated chapel, which attest to the presence of a significant settlement in this locality during the Middle Ages. These remains represent an important archaeological record of medieval land use and settlement hierarchy in the Cheshire landscape, contributing to understanding of the area's medieval manorial economy and social structure.

Earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016590. View the official record →

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What is Earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall?

The earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising substantial structural features indicative of a substantial medieval residential complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016590.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall?

Earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne 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 1016590.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement, 290m south east of Capesthorne Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 370m east-south-east of Bearhurst Farm (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 500m south-south-west of Home Farm (3.5 km), Churchyard cross at St James' and St Paul's Church (4.7 km).

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