Site Event/Activity record ECH1667 - MPP Scoring - The Bridestones

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Cheshire Historic Environment Record

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12/12/1989

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The Monuments Protection Programme was a comprehensive review and evaluation of England's archaeological resource, designed to collect information to enhance the conservation, management, and public appreciation of the archaeological heritage. One of its principal aims was to identify those monuments and sites whose national importance and conservation needs justify some form of statutory protection (generally scheduling). (1) Letter from Ken Robinson (MPP Fieldworker) to A.Tindall, Cheshire County Council Archaeologist, dated 09/04/1991. Written following MPP visit to The Bridestones monument discussing a proposal to decrease the scheduled area around the monument. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished Document: Cheshire Historic Environment Record. 1990-1992. MPP Scoring Form. Class 6.
  • <2> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. 09/04/1991, K.Robinson (MPP Fieldworker).

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • The Bridestones Neolithic chambered long cairn (Monument)

Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Monuments Protection Programme (MPP) (Ref: N/A)

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Grid reference SJ 90 62 (point) Sample Location (E)
Map sheet SJ96SW
Civil Parish CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST

Record last edited

Nov 12 2024 1:26PM