Site Event/Activity record ECH5998 - Proposed Residential Development at Lindow Moss, Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire: Archaeological Appraisal

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Organisation

Professor Emeritus Nick Higham (Independent Consultant)

Date

November 2014

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Description

Report of the effects of the proposed residential development at the southern end of Lindow Moss on the archaeological and cultural heritage resource of the site. Concludes that the area has experienced considerable disturbance after 200 years of peat processing, including the construction of the peat processing plant and concrete yard areas. Measured drawing of the buildings prior to demolition advised (see ECH 6881) and watching brief on service trenches and appropriate post excavation of any finds. (1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Client Report: Professor Emeritus Nick Higham. 2014. Proposed Residential Development at Lindow Moss, Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire: Archaeological Appraisal. R3712. R3712.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Lindow Moss (Monument)
  • Peat Processing Building and Railway, Peat Farm, Lindow Moss (Building)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)

  • Historic Building Investigation: Lindow Moss Peat Farm, Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire East (Ref: SA/2020/96)

Location

Location Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire
Grid reference Centred SJ 822 807 (947m by 619m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ88SW
Civil Parish MOBBERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Civil Parish WILMSLOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST

Record last edited

Nov 26 2020 2:03PM