Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon

Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon

England
List entry 1012077
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon is a medieval monument comprising an earthwork complex located in Cheshire. The site consists of a moated enclosure associated with a fishpond and a channel connecting the two water features, typical of high-status medieval settlement patterns from the twelfth century onwards. Such moated sites served both defensive and economic functions, providing secure homesteads whilst the fishponds supplied a valuable food resource. The earthworks remain visible as surviving landscape features demonstrating the medieval exploitation and management of water resources within the wider Minshull Vernon estate.

Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012077. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon?

Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon is a medieval monument comprising an earthwork complex located in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012077.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon?

Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon 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 1012077.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Minshull Vernon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stepped cross base in the churchyard of St Leonard's Church (2.1 km), Moated site and fishpond north east of Wood Farm (4.8 km), Murgatroyd's Brine Works (6 km).

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