Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch in Platt Fields 480m SSE of Platt Hall

Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch in Platt Fields 480m SSE of Platt Hall

England
List entry 1015132
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Overview

History & significance

The Nico Ditch is a section of an early medieval boundary ditch located in Platt Fields, near Manchester in Lancashire. The monument survives as a linear earthwork and represents evidence of land division and territorial organisation during the early medieval period. The ditch's specific dating and the precise extent of the system it formed remain subjects of archaeological study, though such linear features are characteristic of early medieval estate boundaries in the North West of England. The surviving section lies approximately 480 metres south-south-east of Platt Hall.

Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch in Platt Fields 480m SSE of Platt Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015132. View the official record →

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What is Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch in Platt Fields 480m SSE of Platt Hall?

The Nico Ditch is a section of an early medieval boundary ditch located in Platt Fields, near Manchester in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015132.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch in Platt Fields 480m SSE of Platt Hall?

Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch in Platt Fields 480m SSE of Platt Hall 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 1015132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch in Platt Fields 480m SSE of Platt Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peel Moat (2.8 km), Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort (3.9 km), The Hanging Bridge immediately south of Manchester Cathedral (4.6 km).

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