Monument record 197/1/2 - Willaston Old Hall or Chaneux Hall - Area to South of Moat

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Summary

Excavations at Willaston Old Hall revealed a leat running towards the moat ditch. This may have acted as an inlet to the moat ditch.

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Full Description

Willaston Old Hall - Small area to south of east arm of moat ditch was cleaned. Revealed a leat running NW/SE towards the moat ditch. This may have acted as an inlet to the moat ditch. To the west was a sub-rectangular spread of greyish-black silt, at the base of which was a black stain in the shape of a shoe sole (1).


<1> Cheshire County Council, 1990, Rescue Excavation & Watching Brief at the Medieval Moated Site of Willaston Old Hall, p. 9-10 (Client Report). SCH2859.

<2> Cheshire County Council, 1992-1995, Cheshire Past, 1/16-17 Reynolds S 1992 (Newsletter). SCH870.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Client Report: Cheshire County Council. 1990. Rescue Excavation & Watching Brief at the Medieval Moated Site of Willaston Old Hall. R2160. S0141. N/A. p. 9-10.
  • <2> Newsletter: Cheshire County Council. 1992-1995. Cheshire Past. 1/16-17 Reynolds S 1992.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 670 524 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ65SE
Civil Parish WILLASTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County WILLASTON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 20 2025 12:17PM