Monument record 1368/1/0 - Farmstead at Henshaw

The earliest reference to Henshaw (henneschæ) dates from the thirteenth century (1). Henshall is mentioned in the Domesday book as Hofincel, along with Henbury. Henshaw was a hamlet and also a manor under Siddington. It gave its name to a family whose arms were Argent a chevron, Sable between three moor-hens, of the Second, membered Gules (2). Historic maps show a succession of probable farm buildings, in addittion to Henshaw Hall (CHER 1368/1/1), on the site (3, 4 & 5). Only the buildings located immediately to the north and west of the hall survive. Henshaw House is probably a barn conversion (6).

The GeoInformation Group, 1999-2001, Millennium Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH4609.

<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol.1 p.84 (Book). SCH3228.

<2> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, vol. 3 p.729 (Book). SCH1389.

<3> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 358/2 Siddington (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

<5> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.