Monument record 4285 - Quarry east of Timbersbrook House

Please read our .

Summary

The Tithe map for Buglawton township records the presence of two small quarries on this part of the township's (former) common. The Ordnace Survey 1st edition 25" to 1 mile map (c.1881-1886) depicts one larger quarry, which it labels as old. The quarry may have been re-opened as a source of stone for Timbersbrook House (to the immediate west) or landscaped as part of it's gardens.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Ols quarry marked on the Ordnance Survey First Edition 25 inch to 1 mile maps (1). Two small quarries are shown in this location on the Tithe map for the township. The norhern most is in a plot called Timbers Brook Common. The southerrn quarry is listed as common. located on common land (2). The quarry may have been re-opened as a source of stone for Timbersbrook House (to the immediate west) or landscaped as part of it's gardens (3).


<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 75/1 & 75/2 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 75/1 & 75/2.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire.

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

External Links (0)

Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 896 626 (85m by 155m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ86SE
Civil Parish CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BUGLAWTON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 14 2021 9:51AM