Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHuntington Hall moated site

Huntington Hall moated site

England
List entry 1012112
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Huntington Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Cheshire, England. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of medieval manorial settlements, which typically dates from the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat, which would have been water-filled, surrounded a raised platform containing domestic and possibly agricultural structures, reflecting the status and defensive requirements of its medieval occupants. Such moated sites are common throughout the English Midlands and represent an important class of secular medieval settlement evidence, providing archaeological insight into the spatial organisation and social hierarchy of medieval rural communities.

Huntington Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012112. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Huntington Hall moated site?

Huntington Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012112.

Who is responsible for protecting Huntington Hall moated site?

Huntington 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 1012112.

What other scheduled monuments are near Huntington Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aldford motte and bailey and shell keep castle (4 km), Belgrave moated site and medieval garden (4.1 km), Moated site of Lea Hall, 80m east of Leahall Farm (4.8 km).

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