Monument record 2253/1 - Miners Heath
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Summary
Faint circular cropmark bisected by a single line. Possible windmill. Crusaders returning from mainland Europe are credited with the introduction of windmills in Britain and they were many operating by the end of the 12th century. There are no surviving examples of medieval windmills.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Faint circular cropmark bisected by a single line. Possible windmill site at Miners Heath, south-east of Waverton (1).
<1> Various, Aerial photographs, Waverton 3 & 4 Williams S R 1981 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.
<2> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 10/18 Williams S R 1984 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 472 628 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46SE |
| Civil Parish | WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WAVERTON, WAVERTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 27 2024 5:47PM