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Grafton deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and an associated ornamental moat. The site preserves ridge and furrow field systems alongside structural platforms and enclosures that indicate the layout of a once-inhabited village, the abandonment of which occurred during the later medieval period. The ornamental moat, which survives as a substantial earthwork feature, reflects the medieval aspiration to combine functional water management with aesthetic and defensive qualities typical of high-status rural settlements. The monument provides material evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and the agrarian economy of Cheshire during the medieval period.
Grafton deserted medieval village and ornamental moat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011031. View the official record →
Grafton deserted medieval village is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement and an associated ornamental moat. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011031.
Grafton deserted medieval village and ornamental moat 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 1011031.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m SSE of Meadows Farm (3 km), Medieval and post-medieval settlement remains and associated field system immediately east of Overton Hall (4 km), Castle Hill motte, Malpas (5.5 km).
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