Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFoxtwist moated site, two fishponds and connecting channels

Foxtwist moated site, two fishponds and connecting channels

England
List entry 1011864
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foxtwist moated site is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising a moated enclosure with associated fishponds and connecting channels. The monument dates to the medieval period, representing a form of settlement and land management typical of medieval rural administration. The moated platform would have supported domestic or manorial structures, whilst the fishponds indicate the economic importance of fish farming to the medieval household. The interconnected water features demonstrate the deliberate engineering of the landscape for both defensive and subsistence purposes characteristic of medieval manorial sites.

Foxtwist moated site, two fishponds and connecting channels is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011864. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foxtwist moated site, two fishponds and connecting channels?

Foxtwist moated site is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising a moated enclosure with associated fishponds and connecting channels. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011864.

Who is responsible for protecting Foxtwist moated site, two fishponds and connecting channels?

Foxtwist moated site, two fishponds and connecting channels 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 1011864.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foxtwist moated site, two fishponds and connecting channels?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross on Prestbury Road, 150m south east of Lane End crossroads (4.7 km), Bowl barrow in Lavenham Close, Tytherington (5.1 km), Three early medieval cross shafts in West Park (5.8 km).

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