Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMiddleton moated monastic grange, eight fishponds and connecting channels

Middleton moated monastic grange, eight fishponds and connecting channels

England
List entry 1009847
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Middleton moated monastic grange is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising a moated enclosure associated with a medieval monastic agricultural establishment, together with eight fishponds and their connecting channels. The site represents a typical arrangement of monastic lands, with the moated grange serving as the administrative and residential centre for farming operations belonging to a religious house. The fishponds are characteristic features of medieval monastic estates, providing a reliable protein source through managed fish cultivation. The monument dates to the medieval period, reflecting the extensive landholdings and economic organisation of monastic communities in north-west England.

Middleton moated monastic grange, eight fishponds and connecting channels is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009847. View the official record →

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What is Middleton moated monastic grange, eight fishponds and connecting channels?

Middleton moated monastic grange is a scheduled ancient monument in Cheshire comprising a moated enclosure associated with a medieval monastic agricultural establishment, together with eight fishponds and their connecting channels. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009847.

Who is responsible for protecting Middleton moated monastic grange, eight fishponds and connecting channels?

Middleton moated monastic grange, eight fishponds and connecting channels 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 1009847.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middleton moated monastic grange, eight fishponds and connecting channels?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gallowsclough Cob bowl barrow (5.8 km), Field system 200m south east of Longley Cottage (7.5 km), Eddisbury hillfort east of Old Pale Farm (7.7 km).

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