Monument record 205 - Possible Moat at Chorlton

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Summary

A possible medieval moated site identified from 1843 tithe map for Chorlton township. 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 six thousand across England, with over two hundred moated sites in Cheshire alone.

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Type and Period (1)

MOAT? (AD 12th Century to AD 15th Century - 1100 AD? (between) to 1499 AD? (between))

Full Description

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ 75 SW 10 (Index). SCH2487.

Possible arm of moat depicted on 1843 Chorlton tithe map. No idenifiable remains [JR 29/09/1960].

<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 106/2 c.1844 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

This map depicts a slightly curving sub-rectangular pond c.60 metres by c.12 metres, truncated by the railway at its south-western end. The adjacent plot no.98 is described as moat, buildings etc. Adjacent plot no.99, split by the railway, is described as cottages and gardens.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ7250, 1876 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

The building in plot 99 has been demolished.

Sources/Archives (3)

<1> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ 75 SW 10.
<2>XY SCH3266 Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 106/2 c.1844. [Mapped features: #39800 EDT 106/2 c.1844; #55978 EDT 106/2 c.1844]
<3> SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ7250, 1876.

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Event - Interpretation: MPP Scoring ~ Possible Moat at Chorlton (Ref: MPP Class 1) (ECH1568)

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Location

Grid reference	Centred SJ 726 502 (143m by 124m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	SJ75SW
Historic Township/Parish/County	CHORLTON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish	CHORLTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST

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Record last edited

Jan 5 2023 3:31PM