Monument record 197/1/5 - Willaston Old Hall or Chaneux Hall (fishponds)
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Summary
A grant of 1316 mentions a vivary at Willaston belonging to William Chany at 'Wictruston' - possibly a reference to fishponds associated with the manor house. Fishponds were often part of large estates or monasteries in medieval times. Fish was an important part of the diet for the rich, particularly for those in religious houses where abstinence from meat was frequently required.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A grant of 1316 mentions a vivary at Willaston belonging to William Chany at 'Wictruston' - possibly a reference to fishponds associated with the manor house (1).
<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, 3/487-490 (N) (Book). SCH1389.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ65SE13/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Cheshire County Council, 1992-1995, Cheshire Past, 1/16-17 Cheshire County Council 1991 (Newsletter). SCH870.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH1389 Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. 3/487-490 (N).
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ65SE13/1964.
- <3> SCH870 Newsletter: Cheshire County Council. 1992-1995. Cheshire Past. 1/16-17 Cheshire County Council 1991.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 670 524 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| 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
Jan 9 2025 3:20PM