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Shotwick Hall moated site is a medieval domestic monument located in Cheshire, England. The site comprises a moated enclosure that dates to the medieval period and represents the earthwork remains of a fortified or defended residence of that era. The moat itself survives as a substantial water-filled feature surrounding the former hall platform, indicating the status and defensive considerations of its medieval occupants. Such moated sites were characteristic of the medieval gentry and minor nobility in northwestern England, serving both practical and symbolic purposes in the landscape.
Shotwick Hall moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011785. View the official record →
Shotwick Hall moated site is a medieval domestic monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011785.
Shotwick Hall moated site 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 1011785.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kelsterton Brewery (6 km), Trueman's Hill motte (6.5 km), Castell Ewloe (6.6 km).
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