Monument record 197/1/3 - Willaston Old Hall or Chaneux Hall - Area to North of Moat

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Summary

Excavations at Willaston Old Hall revealed a ditch to the north of the moat ditch. This was probably a large leat, which may have acted as an outlet for the moat.

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Full Description

Willaston Old Hall - An area to the north of the moat ditch was partly excavated by machine. A linear cut was revealed 12.5m wide x 2.4m long, aligned N/S to the north of the moat ditch. This was probably a large leat, which may have acted as an outlet for the moat (1).


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

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Location

Grid reference SJ 670 525 (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