Monument record 707 - Possible Medieval Moat in Little Leigh

The field name of Moat Meadow suggests the presence of a moated site though an exact location is unknown. 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.