Monument record 1891/2 - Ha-Ha ditch
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Summary
Ha-ha separating the garden of Hockenhull House from surrounding pasture. Located 20m south of the house.Ha-Ha's are ditches that prevent livestock from entering an area of landscaped parkland. They are designed to be invisible from one side, so they did not interrupt the view of the landscape. They date from the 18th century.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Ha-ha separating the garden of Hockenhull House from surrounding pasture. Located 20m south of the house (1).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ46NE18 1986 (Index). SCH2487.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ46NE18 1986.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 483 660 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NE |
| Civil Parish | HOCKENHULL, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HOCKENHULL, TARVIN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 15 2025 11:39AM