Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRidge Hall moated site and annexe

Ridge Hall moated site and annexe

England
List entry 1012355
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ridge Hall moated site and annexe is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, England. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval residences, along with an associated annexe that formed part of the wider domestic complex. The moated site dates to the medieval period, reflecting the settlement patterns and defensive or status-defining practices common amongst the gentry and minor nobility of the region during this era. The survival of both the moat and annexe structures provides archaeological evidence for medieval land use and the layout of a significant residential holding in Cheshire.

Ridge Hall moated site and annexe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012355. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ridge Hall moated site and annexe?

Ridge Hall moated site and annexe is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012355.

Who is responsible for protecting Ridge Hall moated site and annexe?

Ridge Hall moated site and annexe 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 1012355.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ridge Hall moated site and annexe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site at Jarman Farm (1.6 km), Round cairn 200m south-west of Sutton Hall (1.8 km), Wayside cross 500m north of Sutton End Farm (2 km).

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