Site Event/Activity record ECH3613 - Proposed Extension to Mere Farm Quarry, Chelford: An Archaeological Assessment
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Technique(s)
Organisation
University of Manchester Archaeological Unit
Date
April 1996
Description
Archaeological desk-based assessment and walkover field survey undertaken in April 1996 for a proposed extension to Mere Farm Quarry, Chelford. Subsequently, in July 1996, a further 9 hectares of land was included in the assessment (see ECH 3614, SCH4094, R2117B). Several post medieval gravel and other pits were recorded along with a ditch marking the township and later parish boundary between Chelford and Nether Alderley. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4093 Client Report: University of Manchester Archaeological Unit. 1996. Proposed Extension to Mere Farm Quarry, Chelford: An Archaeological Assessment. R2117A. S0112. B1091.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- ECH3614 Further Proposed Extension to Mere Farm Quarry, Chelford: An Archaeological Assessment
Location
| Location | Mere Farm Quarry, Chelford |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 825 746 (point) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | SJ87SW |
| Civil Parish | CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
Record last edited
Feb 7 2017 4:55PM