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Monument Number 72753

Hob Uid: 72753
Location :
Cheshire East
Worleston
Grid Ref : SJ6509054220
Summary : A sub-rectangular ditched enclosure of uncertain date, measuring approximately 53m north to south and 43m transversely. The south ditch arm has been destroyed. There are remains of a possible structure on the island.
More information : A rectilinear ditch, visible on A.P.s, CPE, UK.
1935/4357-8 and 4461-2, is a possible moat.
An annotated survey (at SJ 6506 5421), has been made. (1)

Published survey (25" 1963) checked and found correct. (2)

SJ 6509 5422 (FCE), Earthworks at Reaseheath. The earthworks comprise
a sub-rectangular ditched enclosure measuring approximately 53m
north to south and 43m transversely, which has previously been
categorised as a moat by authority 1. The southern arm has been
destroyed. It seems unlikely that the enclosure ditch would have
been very effective in holding water, and therefore the
classification as a moat is somewhat tentative. Remains of a possible
structure have been identified on the island. A large ditch-like
feature to the north and east of the enclosure is a dried up stream
course that has been artificially re-routed, probably in the
nineteenth century. It defines an area of level ground to the north
and east of the enclosure which has previously been interpreted as an
annex associated with the enclosure (3a). This area was formerly
covered in ridge and furrow (3b), although no trace of this now
survives. The earthworks of the ditched enclosure are generally in
poor condition. Previously surveyed in 1979 (3c) and the subject of
an archaeological evaluation in 1992 (3d). This description is
summarised from a detailed level 3 survey conducted in May 1994. Full
information is available in the NMR Archive. (3)

SJ 6509 5423. Reaseheath moated site and two annexes. Scheduled
RSM No 13493. (4)
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Source details : F1 DS 28-SEP-60
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Source details : F2 TPW 28-SEP-64
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Source details : Cathy Tuck/10-MAY-1994/RCHME: Reaseheath
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Source Number : 3a
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Source details : English Heritage, 1993, Schedule Entrance Copy, Ref. AA 100896/1
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Source Number : 3b
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Source details : RAF CPE UK 1935 17th JAN '47 F20"//MULTI 4 58 SQDN Frame No. 4357
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Source Number : 3c
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Source details : McNeil, R 1979. Plan-Reaseheath Moat October 1979
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Source Number : 3d
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Source details : Gifford and Partners, 1992. Report on an Archaeological Evaluation at Reaseheath Moat, Nantwich
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Source Number : 4
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Source details : English Heritage Scheduling Amendment 17/8/93
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Moat, Field
Evidence : Earthwork
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Post Medieval
Monument End Date : 1901
Monument Start Date : 1540
Monument Type : Ditch
Evidence : Earthwork
Components and Objects:
Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 13493
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Cheshire)
External Cross Reference Number : 190/1
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SJ 65 SE 15
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Related Warden Records :
Related Activities :
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1960-09-28
End Date : 1960-09-28
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-09-28
End Date : 1964-09-28
Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1992-01-01
End Date : 1992-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1994-05-10
End Date : 1994-05-17
Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2005-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2006-01-01
End Date : 2006-12-31