Site Event/Activity record ECH3509 - Anderton Basin: An Archaeological Survey
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Cheshire County Council
Date
June 1989
Description
Project undertaken in June 1989 consisting of the survey and recording of structural remains around the Anderton Boat Lift and Basin, as well as selective trial excavations. This work was undertaken in advance of the restoration of the boat lift and the development of a visitor centre.
The archaeological work focused on two main areas:-
1. The slope between the north side of Anderton Basin and the Trent and Mersey Canal.
2. The dockside of the original (pre-1800) basin.
(1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH4204 Client Report: Cheshire County Council. 1989. Anderton Basin: An Archaeological Survey. R2001. S0051. N/A. R2001. [Mapped features: #7745 ; #11395 ]
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 666/1 Anderton Boat Lift, basins and associated features (Monument)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- ECH3859 Archaeological Desk-based Assessment of Land Adjacent to the Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire (Ref: N/A)
Location
| Location | Anderton Basin, Northwich |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 647 752 (point) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ67NW |
| Civil Parish | ANDERTON WITH MARBURY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Record last edited
Mar 12 2025 2:50PM