Monument record 1884/1 - Rushall Hall moat

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Summary

Rushall Hall moat. Rushall was a small manor which seems to have been vested in a younger line of the Belewe family (of Golborne Belleau/ Bellow). Rushall Hall was a farm house within a moated site. 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

<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, Vol 2, p.722 (Book). SCH1389.

Rushall Hall moat. Rushall was a small manor which seems to have been vested in a younger line of the Belewe family (of Golborne Belleau/ Bellow). Rushall Hall was a farm house within a moated site

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ46SE7 1976 (Index). SCH2487.

Field visit, 27/02/1976:- 'There are no traces of a moated site in the area indicated which falls across level pasture fields, now in the vicinity of New Russia Hall (SJ 470603).'

<3> Gastrell F, 1845-1850, Notitia Cestriensis, or historical notices of the diocese of Chester, Raines F R, Vol 1, p.196 (Article in Journal). SCH2290.

Rushall Hall, a farm house within a moated site formerly to the Vernons & Duttons.

<4> Wilson D et al, 1973-1986, Moated Sites Research Group Records, Rushall Hall_CHER1884_1 (Paper Archive). SCH2205.

'No trace remains.'

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. Vol 2, p.722.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ46SE7 1976.
  • <3> Article in Journal: Gastrell F. 1845-1850. Notitia Cestriensis, or historical notices of the diocese of Chester. Chetham Society Old Series. VIII, XIX, XXI & XXII. Raines F R, Vol 1, p.196.
  • <4> Paper Archive: Wilson D et al. 1973-1986. Moated Sites Research Group Records. Rushall Hall_CHER1884_1.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 46 60 (point) 6 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46SE
Civil Parish GOLBORNE BELLOW, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County GOLDBORNE DAVID, HANDLEY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 19 2024 10:32AM