Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse.

Tabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse.

England
List entry 1012354
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Tabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and an associated gatehouse structure. The site dates from the medieval period and represents a fortified residential complex typical of the gentry class during the late medieval era. The moat survives as a substantial defensive feature surrounding the former hall site, whilst the gatehouse stands as evidence of the formal entrance arrangements characteristic of elite medieval domestic architecture. The monument demonstrates the development of secular fortification in the North West of England during the medieval period.

Tabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012354. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse.?

Tabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse is a medieval monument located in Cheshire, comprising the earthwork remains of a moated enclosure and an associated gatehouse structure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012354.

Who is responsible for protecting Tabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse.?

Tabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse. 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 1012354.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tabley Old Hall moated site and gatehouse.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holford Hall moated site (2.2 km), Former soda ash and calcium nitrate works (2.6 km), Moated site, fishpond and connecting channel at Alderhedge Wood (4.5 km).

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