Monument record 2256 - Possible Moat in Gawsworth

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Summary

A ditch like earthwork defines an area which has been interpreted as a medieval moated site.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Williams SR, 1970s-1980s, Rhys Williams' Aerial Photographs, 3.0436, 3.0437 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4607.

A possible moated feature showing on aerial photos.

<2> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner RC, 1988 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Ground inspection suggests that this is possibly a natural feature.

<3> National Remote Sensing Centre Ltd, 1992-3, National Remote Sensing Centre County Survey (1992-1993), 177/92 no.202, 31/10/1992 (Aerial Photograph). SCH5297.

A curving ditch-like earthwork c.15m wide forming a possible D-shaped enclosure within an existing field boundary is visible on this aerial photograph.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Williams SR. 1970s-1980s. Rhys Williams' Aerial Photographs. 3.0436, 3.0437.
  • <2> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Turner RC, 1988.
  • <3>XY Aerial Photograph: National Remote Sensing Centre Ltd. 1992-3. National Remote Sensing Centre County Survey (1992-1993). N/A. Old Cheshire. 177/92 no.202, 31/10/1992. [Mapped features: #40733 177/92 no.202, 31/10/1992; #53819 177/92 no.202, 31/10/1992]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 897 686 (140m by 149m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ86NE
Civil Parish GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County GAWSWORTH, GAWSWORTH, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 23 2021 4:17PM