Site Event/Activity record ECH4436 - Assessment of Potential of Surviving Peat Deposits at Arclid Quarry, nr Sandbach, Cheshire

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Technique(s)

Organisation

F.R. Grant (Independent Consultant)

Date

2006

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Description

Four cores were extracted from the remaining peat deposits at South Arclid, nr Sandbach in order to assess the depth, condition and potential of the deposits as a palaeaoenvironmental resource. Peat depth was found to be at least 4.80m with good pollen and macro fossil preservation.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Client Report: Grant, F.R.. 2006. Assessment of Potential of Surviving Peat Deposits at Arclid Quarry, nr Sandbach, Cheshire. R2650. N/A. N/A. R2650.

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Location

Location Arclid Quarry, nr Sandbach, Cheshire
Grid reference Centred SJ 780 614 (326m by 216m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ76SE
Civil Parish ARCLID, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST

Record last edited

Jul 2 2019 5:17PM