Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHatton Hall moated site

Hatton Hall moated site

England
List entry 1011787
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hatton Hall moated site is a medieval residential enclosure located in Cheshire, England. The monument comprises a substantial moat surrounding what was formerly the domestic precinct of a manorial holding, representing a common form of aristocratic or gentry settlement from the medieval period. The moated design provided both defensive capability and conspicuous display of status, characteristics typical of English moated sites established between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries. The site remains visible as an earthwork monument, preserving evidence of the settlement pattern and land organisation of medieval Cheshire.

Hatton Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011787. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hatton Hall moated site?

Hatton Hall moated site is a medieval residential enclosure located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011787.

Who is responsible for protecting Hatton Hall moated site?

Hatton Hall moated site 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 1011787.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hatton Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard (3.5 km), Moated site of Lea Hall, 80m east of Leahall Farm (4.6 km), Aldford motte and bailey and shell keep castle (5.5 km).

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