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Moated site at Upton Grange, Upton is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Cheshire. The site comprises a substantial moat enclosing an elevated platform, a characteristic form of high-status residential fortification common in medieval England from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites typically served as manorial centres for minor nobility or gentry, providing both protection and a visible demonstration of landholding status. The Upton Grange moat represents an important example of medieval settlement archaeology in the North West, though like many sites of this type its exact foundation date and period of occupation remain subjects for further investigation.
Moated site at Upton Grange, Upton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012123. View the official record →
Moated site at Upton Grange, Upton is a medieval defensive settlement earthwork located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012123.
Moated site at Upton Grange, Upton 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 1012123.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heronbridge Roman site (5.6 km), Huntington Hall moated site (5.7 km), Moated site 180m W of Fir Tree Farm (6.4 km).
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