Monument record 4275 - Sand Pits near Totty's Hall
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<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6857, 1876-1877 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
A small sand pit is depicted on this map.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6857, 1898 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.
A small sand pit is depicted on this map and is labelled as 'Old Sand Pit'.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6857, 1909-1910 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.
A larger sand pit is depicted to the immediate west and the small pit is no longer depicted.
<4> Royal Air Force, 1944-1947, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH8041.
The sand pits are clearly visible as earthworks, as are two further small depressions to the immediate north of the original pit.
<4> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.
The sand pits are clearly visible as earthworks, as are two further small depressions to the immediate north of the original pit.
<5> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.
Possibly now part of a larger landfill site.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ6857, 1876-1877.
- <2> SCH3848 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-1898. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500). SJ6857, 1898.
- <3> SCH4361 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. SJ6857, 1909-1910.
- <4> SCH4608 Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
- <4> SCH8041 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1944-1947. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
- <5> SCH4881 Aerial Photograph: Huntings Surveys Ltd. 1971-1973. 1971-1973 County Survey. N/A. Old Cheshire.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 684 570 (212m by 121m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ65NE |
| Civil Parish | CREWE NON PARISH AREA, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LEIGHTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 13 2025 12:00PM