Monument record 271/1/2 - Fullhurst Hall Moat

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Summary

The remains of the moat that probably encircled Fullhurst Hall, marked on the Ordnance Survey map. A portion of one arm survives and is waterfilled. Further earthworks can be seen in a pasture field. A large part of the moat will have been destroyed by agricultural buildings which are now to the south and south east of the hall. 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 6000 across England with over 200 moated sites in Cheshire alone.

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<1> MARS Project, 1995, MARS Project unrecorded archaeological site notification form (Written Communication). SCH2122.

To the south west of Fullhurst Hall, Sound Lane (SMR No 271/0/1), there remains one arm of a moat, marked on the ordnance survey map, which presumably encircled the hall. This portion is water filled. To the north of the hall slight earthworks of the moat could be seen in a pasture field. A large part of the moat will have been destroyed by agricultural buildings which are now to the south and south east of the hall

<2> Various, Aerial photographs, 1995 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.

Earthworks can be seen to north of Fullhurst Hall on 1995 Aps

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6250 1875 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

One arm of the moat shown on this map

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Written Communication: MARS Project. 1995. MARS Project unrecorded archaeological site notification form. 01/01/1995 - 31/12/1995.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. 1995.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ6250 1875.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 622 501 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ65SW
Civil Parish SOUND, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County SOUND, ACTON, CHESHIRE

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Jun 14 2021 12:07PM