Monument record 1035/1/2 - Rushton Hall

Probable remains of a fishpond, indicated by traces of an outer ditch on the NW & NE sides of the moat (RN:1035/1) (1). For air photos, see SRW Eaton-by-Tarporley & Rushton 1-3 & 70 (3). Monument comprises a moated site, considered to be the site of Rushton Hall medieval mansion house, and associated fishponds. The site includes a grassy island measuring c.55m x 36m surrounded on three sides by a dry moat 9-10m max. Width x 1.5m deep. An outer bank 10m x 0.5m max. flanks the NW and NE sides of the site, this pond is flanked by an outer bank along the W part of its N side. The medieval house of Rushton Hall was rebuilt in the 17th century and held by the Hinton family. It was sold in 1864 and today there is no trace of any building on the level island. (4) Engineering aerial photo also captured the site (5).

Various, Aerial photographs, BKS Surveys - Sept 1973 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.

<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 4/A.169 (Index). SCH1000.

<2> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 6/17 Williams S R 1978 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

<3> Various, Aerial photographs, Williams S R 1976 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.

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

<5> Various, Aerial photographs, 1973 Eng' aerial photo, Line 8, photo 2308177, box 9001 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.