Monument record 4535 - Cropmark to the East of Church Houses
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Summary
Sub circular ditched enclosure with possible entrace located on the south eastern side, with suggestions of internal features, such as pits. Cropmarks are visible changes in the growth of vegetation that may indicate a buried feature. These distinctions can usually only be identified from Aerial Photographs.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Sub circular ditched enclosure with possible entrace located on the south eastern side. Suggestions of internal features, including a pit located within the enclosure. Possible ridge and furrow earthworks appear to stop either side of the monument, but not respect it, this may suggest that it may have stood to some height previously (1).
<1> Various, Aerial photographs, HSL UK 73 74 Run38 1878 7/06/73 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH128 Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. HSL UK 73 74 Run38 1878 7/06/73.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 821 738 (50m by 49m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHELFORD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CHELFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 15 2005 11:49AM