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Moated site and fishpond north east of Wood Farm is a medieval enclosed settlement of considerable local significance located in Cheshire. The monument comprises a substantial moat surrounding the domestic and agricultural focus of the settlement, accompanied by an associated fishpond which served both practical and ornamental functions typical of medieval elite residences. The site dates from the medieval period, likely established between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, reflecting the settlement patterns and land management practices characteristic of that era. The surviving earthworks preserve evidence of medieval land use and the spatial organisation of a fortified farmstead within its broader landscape context.
Moated site and fishpond north east of Wood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017838. View the official record →
Moated site and fishpond north east of Wood Farm is a medieval enclosed settlement of considerable local significance located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017838.
Moated site and fishpond north east of Wood 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 1017838.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Reaseheath moated site and two annexes (2.5 km), Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard (4.7 km), Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon (4.8 km).
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