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Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Elton is a medieval settlement complex located in Cheshire, England. The monument comprises a moated enclosure together with an associated fishpond and a channel connecting the two features, typical of medieval manorial or high-status residential establishments from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The moat would have served both defensive and status-signalling purposes, whilst the fishpond provided a valuable food resource and amenity for the occupants. These integrated water features demonstrate the medieval emphasis on water management and the integration of utilitarian and prestigious elements within the designed landscape of a substantial medieval holding.
Moated site, fishpond and connnecting channel, Elton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012122. View the official record →
Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, Elton is a medieval settlement complex located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012122.
Moated site, fishpond and connnecting channel, Elton 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 1012122.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a Roman camp at Hoole 200m south of Hoole Hall (7.4 km), Roman camp on Stamford Heath, 350m north east of Stamford Hollows Farm (7.9 km), Roman camp at Stamford Lodge, 350m north west of Stamford Hollows Farm (8 km).
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