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Monks Lane moated site is a medieval monument situated in Acton, Cheshire. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of the medieval period that would have protected a dwelling and associated buildings. The moat itself survives as a substantial water-filled or water-retaining ditch surrounding the central platform, indicating the site's status as a medieval manorial or residential holding of some importance. The monument is recorded as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and represents evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land organisation in the Cheshire landscape.
Monks Lane moated site, Acton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012104. View the official record →
Monks Lane moated site is a medieval monument situated in Acton, Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012104.
Monks Lane moated site, Acton 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 1012104.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard (0.3 km), Reaseheath moated site and two annexes (2.5 km), Edleston moated site and fishpond (2.6 km).
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