Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEdleston moated site and fishpond

Edleston moated site and fishpond

England
List entry 1009866
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Edleston moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure associated with a fishpond. The site dates to the medieval period and represents the type of enclosed residential settlement typical of the English countryside during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat and fishpond survive as landscape features that demonstrate the integration of domestic and economic functions characteristic of medieval manorial organisation. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1009866.

Edleston moated site and fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009866. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Edleston moated site and fishpond?

Edleston moated site and fishpond is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure associated with a fishpond. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009866.

Who is responsible for protecting Edleston moated site and fishpond?

Edleston moated site and fishpond 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 1009866.

What other scheduled monuments are near Edleston moated site and fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard (2.4 km), Monks Lane moated site, Acton (2.6 km), Medieval village remains 230m east of Baddiley Hall (3 km).

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