Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTatton medieval settlement, prehistoric settlement remains, the buried remains of Tatton Old Hall and mill dam

Tatton medieval settlement, prehistoric settlement remains, the buried remains of Tatton Old Hall and mill dam

England
List entry 1016586
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tatton medieval settlement is a complex of archaeological remains located in Cheshire, England, comprising evidence of medieval occupation and earlier prehistoric settlement activity. The site includes the buried remains of Tatton Old Hall, a structure of historical significance to the local estate, alongside associated mill dam infrastructure that reflects the medieval economy and water management practices of the area. The settlement demonstrates the continuity and development of human occupation at this location across multiple periods, from prehistoric times through the medieval era. These remains, now largely subsurface, represent an important record of Cheshire's settlement history and the evolution of landed estates in the region.

Tatton medieval settlement, prehistoric settlement remains, the buried remains of Tatton Old Hall and mill dam is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tatton medieval settlement, prehistoric settlement remains, the buried remains of Tatton Old Hall and mill dam?

Tatton medieval settlement is a complex of archaeological remains located in Cheshire, England, comprising evidence of medieval occupation and earlier prehistoric settlement activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016586.

Who is responsible for protecting Tatton medieval settlement, prehistoric settlement remains, the buried remains of Tatton Old Hall and mill dam?

Tatton medieval settlement, prehistoric settlement remains, the buried remains of Tatton Old Hall and mill dam 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 1016586.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tatton medieval settlement, prehistoric settlement remains, the buried remains of Tatton Old Hall and mill dam?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of St John's Church and surrounding burial ground, 400m NW of Booths Mere (2.7 km), Standing cross St Wilfrid's churchyard (3.6 km), Norbury Booths Hall moated site, fishponds and connecting channels. (3.6 km).

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