Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLower Huxley Hall moated site

Lower Huxley Hall moated site

England
List entry 1011796
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Lower Huxley Hall moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Cheshire, England. The site comprises the remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of the medieval period, which would have surrounded a domestic residence or manor house. Such moated sites were particularly common in the northwest of England during the medieval era, serving both practical and symbolic functions for landholding families. The earthwork survives as a notable example of medieval settlement archaeology in the region, preserving evidence of the local social and economic organisation of its period.

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 earthwork monument located in Cheshire, England. 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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