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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England
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History & significance

The earthwork remains of a medieval hall, chapel and settlement located 290 metres south-east of Capesthorne Hall is a scheduled ancient monument representing the archaeological traces of a substantial medieval settlement in Cheshire. The site comprises ridge-and-furrow cultivation patterns alongside structural earthworks indicative of domestic and religious occupation, suggesting a planned or semi-planned settlement layout typical of the medieval period. The presence of both a hall and chapel indicates a settlement of some social standing, likely serving an estate or manorial function within the medieval landscape. The earthworks survive as surface topography that provides evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region, though the site has been subject to subsequent agricultural and landscaping activities associated with the later development of Capesthorne Hall estate.

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 located 290 metres south-east of Capesthorne Hall is a scheduled ancient monument representing the archaeological traces of a substantial medieval settlement in Cheshire. 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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