Monument record 130/3/1 - Ditch, possible mill leat/moat, Little Moreton Hall

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Summary

A silted up ditch is visible as a slight earthwork, parallel to and 60m south of the southern arm of the moat of Little Moreton Hall. There are two possible interpretations. One is that is is part of a second moat at the site. The other is that it is a mill leat for a mill known from documents at this site.

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<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, Issue 10, p.54, Williams S R, 1985 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

A silted up ditch is visible as a slight earthwork, parallel to and 60m south of the southern arm of the moat of Little Moreton Hall. S R Williams believes it to be a second moat at the site.

<2> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Wilson D, 1986 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

D Wilson, as a result of field survey, believes it to be a mill leat for a mill known from documents at this site.

<3> Various, Aerial photographs, OT 6, 7 & 10 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.

<4> Norris J.H., 1968, The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire, p.67 (Article in Journal). SCH6001.

Burdett's map of 1777 shows two mills in the Moreton area, but no evidence has been traced.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. Issue 10, p.54, Williams S R, 1985.
  • <2> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Wilson D, 1986.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. OT 6, 7 & 10.
  • <4> Article in Journal: Norris J.H.. 1968. The Water-Powered Corn Mills of Cheshire. Transactions of the Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 75-76. p.67.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 832 588 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ85NW
Civil Parish ODD RODE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County ODD RODE, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 14 2025 3:44PM