Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall

Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall

England
List entry 1012080
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall is a medieval settlement site located in Cheshire, England. The monument comprises a moat enclosing an area where domestic occupation occurred, together with an associated fishpond, features typical of high-status medieval settlements from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites were commonly established by landholding families of means to define and protect their residential and agricultural properties. The site represents an important example of medieval rural settlement pattern and land management practices in the north-west of England.

Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall?

Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall is a medieval settlement site located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012080.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall?

Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington 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 1012080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aldford motte and bailey and shell keep castle (2.7 km), Moated site of Lea Hall, 80m east of Leahall Farm (3.2 km), Belgrave moated site and medieval garden (4.1 km).

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