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Southley Manor
Hob Uid: 71058
Location : Cheshire East Alpraham
Grid Ref : SJ5820059400
Summary : Medieval moated manor site, with remains of ridge and furrow and a possible settlement. The moat is to the western part of the site fed bu a small brook from the south which forms fishponds on the south and west sides. The north and east arms are ditches 18m across. The moat platform measeures 22m by 53m. To the east of the manor house was a larger moated platform 78m by 103m, with the prook to the southern side and a ditch 5m wide on the other three sides. This contains an enclosure adn ridge an furrow. To the east of this moat is more ridge and furrow with a hollow way and three possible house platforms. Scheduled.
More information : SJ 582594. Former roads and other features adjoining the road from Alpraham to Bunbury Locks are visible on air photographs. These include the remains of a moated site identified as Southley Manor recorded circa 1305. Rig and furrow and trackways visible on OS air photographs. (1-3)

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Source details : (R S Williams) (Aerial Archaeology in Cheshire)
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Source details : APs (OS 69/409 057-8)
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Source details : 29-Apr-98
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Manor House, Moat, Fishpond, Ridge And Furrow, Hollow Way, House Platform, Settlement, Enclosure
Evidence : Earthwork, Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 30373
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SJ 55 NE 6
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