Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm

Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm

England
List entry 1011882
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cheshire, England. The site consists of a moat, a water-filled ditch forming an enclosure typical of the high medieval period, likely dating to between the 12th and 16th centuries. Such moated sites served as fortified homesteads for minor landholders and were common features of the medieval English landscape, providing both defensive capability and status. The monument survives as an archaeological feature and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1011882.

Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011882. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm?

Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011882.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm?

Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm 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 1011882.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Belgrave moated site and medieval garden (3 km), Aldford motte and bailey and shell keep castle (4.8 km), Pulford motte and bailey castle (5.1 km).

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