Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLower Huxley Hall moated site

Lower Huxley Hall moated site

England
List entry 1011796
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lower Huxley Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, comprising a substantial rectangular moat that once surrounded a domestic residence. The moat, which remains largely intact and water-filled, represents a common defensive and status-bearing feature of medieval manorial sites, typically dating from the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries. The site reflects the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of medieval Cheshire, where such moated enclosures were favoured by minor gentry and substantial landholders. The earthwork survives as an important archaeological record of medieval domestic occupation and landscape management in the northwest Midlands region.

Lower Huxley Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011796. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lower Huxley Hall moated site?

Lower Huxley Hall moated site is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, comprising a substantial rectangular moat that once surrounded a domestic residence. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011796.

Who is responsible for protecting Lower Huxley Hall moated site?

Lower Huxley 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 1011796.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower Huxley Hall moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hatton Hall moated site (2.8 km), Beeston Castle; medieval enclosure castle and site of late prehistoric hillfort (5 km), Cross base and shaft in St Helen's churchyard (5.5 km).

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