Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site 400m north east of New Hall

Moated site 400m north east of New Hall

England
List entry 1017063
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site 400m north east of New Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cheshire, England. The site comprises a moat, a water-filled defensive ditch that once surrounded a residential structure, characteristic of the medieval period when such features were common amongst the landholding classes. Moated sites of this type typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served both practical and symbolic functions, providing security and demonstrating social status. The survival of the earthwork as an upstanding monument indicates its archaeological value in understanding medieval settlement patterns and domestic fortification in the region.

Moated site 400m north east of New Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site 400m north east of New Hall?

Moated site 400m north east of New Hall is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017063.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site 400m north east of New Hall?

Moated site 400m north east of New Hall 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 1017063.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site 400m north east of New Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Storeton Hall, Bebington (3.6 km), Irby Hall moated site, Wirral (5 km), Bromborough Court House moated site and fishponds, Wirral (6 km).

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