Monument record 298/1/1 - Bunbury Heath
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Summary
A canal feeder reservoir possibly existed on Bunbury Common in the late 18th century.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
According to (1) a reservoir feeding the Chester Canal (now part of the Shropshire Union) existed on or around Bunbury Heath in the 18th century, having been built around 1775-9. The reservoir was likely drained in 1782 (1). (2) suggests a position on the common for this reservoir on the basis of a soil mark, however this appears to be a brickfield (CSMR: 4338).
<1> Hadfield C, 1977, The Canals of the West Midlands (Oral Communication). SCH3089.
<2> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 10/35-6 Williams S R 1985 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 560 580 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55NE |
| Civil Parish | BUNBURY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BUNBURY, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 16 2004 11:57AM