Monument record 1368/1/2 - Medieval Moat at Henshaw hall

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Summary

Henshaw Hall (CHER 1368/1/1) was once situated within a square moat. The northern, eastern and parts of the southern arms of the moat are clearly visible on the Tithe Map for Siddington Township c.1850. Parts of the moat are also discernable on aerial photographs dating from the 1940s and 1970s and the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 25" to 1 mile map. 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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Henshaw Hall (CHER 1368/1/1) was once situated within a square moat (1). The northern, eastern and parts of the southern arms of the moat are clearly visible on the Tithe Map for Siddington Township c.1850 (3). Parts of the moat are also discernable on aerial photographs dating from the 1940s and 1970s (4 & 5) and the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 25" to 1 mile map (6).


<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, vol. 3 p.730 (Book). SCH1389.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, 1980 SJ87SE10 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 358/2 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

<4> Royal Air Force, 1944-1947, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH8041.

<4> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

<5> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey, Run 41 No.0310 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.

<6> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

Sources/Archives (7)

  • <1> Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. vol. 3 p.730.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. 1980 SJ87SE10.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 358/2.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1944-1947. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
  • <5> Aerial Photograph: Huntings Surveys Ltd. 1971-1973. 1971-1973 County Survey. N/A. Old Cheshire. Run 41 No.0310.
  • <6> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 861 705 (107m by 115m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ87SE
Civil Parish SIDDINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County SIDDINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Jul 21 2008 2:06PM