Monument record 883/1/2 - Flaxyards Farmhouse

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Summary

A moat at this site was recorded in the 1960's but today there are no visible remains. 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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Full Description

Moated site. In 196l OS recorded the possible remains of a rectangular moat. The western arm has a bank which is on average 1m high and a ditch which is c.1.1m deep and is slowly being filled. No trace of continuation (1). The site can no longer be discerned on the ground (4).


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ56SE4/1964 (Index). SCH2487.

<2> Hughes H, 1966, Cheshire and the Welsh Border, /29 (Oral Communication). SCH564.

<3> Hanshall, J. H., 1817-1823, The History of the County Palatine of Chester, /43 (N) (Book). SCH1382.

<4> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Wilson D 1987 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ56SE4/1964.
  • <2> Oral Communication: Hughes H. 1966. Cheshire and the Welsh Border. /29.
  • <3> Book: Hanshall, J. H.. 1817-1823. The History of the County Palatine of Chester. /43 (N).
  • <4> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Wilson D 1987.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 565 625 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ56SE
Civil Parish RUSHTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County EATON, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 31 2002 5:09PM