Monument Number 72993 |
Hob Uid: 72993 | |
Location : Cheshire West and Chester Northwich
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Grid Ref : SJ6552073700 |
Summary : Alleged site of a motte. Excavations have indicated that the mounds are natural. |
More information : [SJ 6552 7370] Castle [G.T.] (Site of) (1)
Castle Northwich derives its name from the site of an ancient fortress the remains of which consist of two mounds. There are no walls or other earthworks. (2)
Recent excavations have proved the mounds to be natural. (3)
The site indicated is on steeply sloping ground covered with grass and trees. It is a most unlikely situation for a castle. No trace was found of the mounds referred to. Earthworks shown on O.S. plans of the area are terraced gardens. (4) |