Monument record 1751 - Possible moat east of the Manor House, Hampton

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Summary

Possible moat east of the Manor House, Hampton. 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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Possible moat east of the Manor House, Hampton (1). A square/rectangular area is clearly defined on two sides (North/West) by a ditch or pit on the Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 25" map. This may be part of a moat, in which case the site is now bisected by a field boundary, or a marl pit (2). County Treasues grid reference of SJ 5110 5106 is possibly a mis transcription of SJ 5110 5006 RE 15/03/2007.


<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 6/A.487 (Index). SCH1000.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 6/A.487.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 510 504 (46m by 60m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ55SW
Civil Parish HAMPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County HAMPTON, MALPAS, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Feb 7 2012 4:19PM