Site Event/Activity record ECH4575 - Excavations near Brickbank (Hopedale) Farm
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Technique(s)
Organisation
Private Individuals
Date
1971
Description
Excavations (by trial trench) in the spring of 1971 following the discovery of two large erratics during ploughing. Further observations regarding the monuments alignment in associated to the rising sun were made in December of the same year.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. Vol. 3 p.43-5.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- 1376/1 Possible Stone Circle or Barrow at Hopedale Farm (Monument)
Location
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SJ 88 72 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
| Map sheet | SJ87SE |
| Civil Parish | GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
Record last edited
Oct 7 2020 4:25PM