Monument record 2027/2/1 - Shotwick Hall moated site

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Summary

Moat, site of original Shotwick Hall. Not a stone remains of this hall, but its site is marked by a coppice known as the Moat Plantation. This coppice is c.50 paces square and the moat surrounding it is plainly visible. Site comprises an island & moat formerly the site of Shotwick Hall & now occupied by Moat Plantation. Island is c25m x 32m and c0.5m above surface fields. Moat c10m x 1.5m deep is largely silted up. Narrow channel at western corner links moat to present field drains. Larger waterlogged/silted channel enters northeast arm of moat close to north corner. Outer banks c6m wide exist along northeast & southeast arms. Original Hall was burned down c 1620 and a new hall constructed 150m to the east. Moated Sites are characterised by a waterlogged ditch that encloses a platform of land where buildings were built though they were also used for horticulture e.g. orchards. They were most popular in medieval times though not necessarily for the defensive advantages of being on an island as they were also seen as a sign of prestige. There are approximately 6000 across England with over 200 moated sites in Cheshire alone.

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Moat, site of original Shotwick Hall. Not a stone remains of this hall, but its site is marked by a coppice known as the Moat Plantation. This coppice is c.50 paces square and the moat surrounding it is plainly visible (1). Plan (2). Site comprises an island & moat formerly the site of Shotwick Hall & now occupied by Moat Plantation. Island is c25m x 32m and c0.5m above surface fields. Moat c10m x 1.5m deep is largely silted up. Narrow channel at W corner links moat to present field drains. Larger waterlogged/silted channel enters NE arm of moat close to N corner. Outer banks c6m wide exist along NE & SE arms. Original Hall was burned down c 1620 and a new hall constructed 150m to the E (4).


<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 30/16,67-8 Beaxley F C 1914 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.

<2> Williams C & McKinder R, 1984, Plan, Shotwick Castle and Hall - Microfilm (Graphic Material). SCH2647.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ37SW2 1975 (Index). SCH2487.

<4> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), 13454 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.

<4> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 13454 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.

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  • <1> Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 30/16,67-8 Beaxley F C 1914.
  • <2> Graphic Material: Williams C & McKinder R. 1984. Plan, Shotwick Castle and Hall - Microfilm.
  • <3> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ37SW2 1975.
  • <4> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment). 13454.
  • <4> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description). 13454.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 335 720 (91m by 102m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ37SW
Civil Parish SHOTWICK, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County SHOTWICK, SHOTWICK, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 9 2015 4:04PM