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Moated site at Upton Grange, Upton is a medieval defensive earthwork consisting of a water-filled or water-retaining ditch encircling a residential platform. The monument dates from the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 16th centuries, representing a form of domestic fortification common among minor gentry and substantial landholders in northern England. The moat survives as a substantial archaeological feature, retaining its characteristic circular or rectilinear form and demonstrating the layout of a modest manorial settlement. Such moated sites served both practical and symbolic functions, providing protection and a visible assertion of social status within the agricultural landscape of medieval Cheshire.
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 earthwork consisting of a water-filled or water-retaining ditch encircling a residential platform. 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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