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Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall is a medieval defensive and domestic monument situated in Cheshire. The moat represents a form of fortified residence typical of the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, when such earthwork defences provided both practical protection and a visual expression of status for the occupying family. The associated fishpond would have served both practical and aesthetic functions, providing a food resource whilst enhancing the amenity value of the residence. The survival of these earthworks demonstrates the landscape modifications undertaken by medieval landholders to establish their territorial and social prominence.
Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012080. View the official record →
Moated site and fishpond S of Huntington Hall is a medieval defensive and domestic monument situated in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012080.
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.
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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