Monument record 2153 - Moated site at Jarman Farm

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Summary

This moated site is a Scheduled Monument. It consists of a prominent curving ditched enclosure, about one third of its original size. The ditch is 13 metres wide and up to 2 metres deep. The original line of the moat is shown by a steep bank topped by hedge which would give an original diameter of 50metres. The Tithe Award Map shows a pond behind modern farmbuildings though the field names are of no significance. The placename Jarman was previously Garmon and Germans, and derives from the family named Germyn who are well recorded in local 16th century documents. 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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A prominent curving ditched enclosure partially survives at Jarman Farm. Perhaps one third of moat survives. Ditch c.13m wide and up to 2m deep. Inner edge is higher and outer edge formed by low artificial bank of rubble stone. Site used to curve around back of farmbuildings but filled in modern times. Line showed by steep bank topped by hedge giving an original diameter of c.50m. Sighted on platform at base of hillslope and above a brook (1). Tithe Award Map shows a pond behind modern farmbuildings, field names of no significance (1). Placename Jarman, previously Garmon and Germans, derives from family named Germyn well recorded in local C16 documents (3). Circular island c33m in diameter surrounded except on NE by ditch c13m wide & 2m deep.Outer bank c7m x0.3m high. Traces of outer ditch on W. (4)


<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner R C 1988 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT/379 Sutton 1850 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

<3> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 1/154 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.

<3> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol .I p.154 (Book). SCH3228.

<4> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), 13514 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.

<4> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 13514 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.

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  • <1> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Turner R C 1988.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT/379 Sutton 1850.
  • <3> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. 1/154 (Y).
  • <3> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. vol .I p.154.
  • <4> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment). 13514.
  • <4> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description). 13514.

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Grid reference SJ 929 715 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ97SW
Civil Parish SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County SUTTON DOWNES, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Feb 13 2012 11:52AM