Monument record 4536 - Cropmark to the south of Moss House Farm
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Summary
A medieval or early post medieval sub-circular enclosure c.40-60 metres in diameter visible as a possible cropmark on an aerial photograph dating from the 1940s. 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.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.
A sub-circular enclosure c.40-60 metres in diameter visible as a possible cropmark on this scanned aerial photograph. It's location within the area of a former wetland, and discontinuity with the surrounding eighteenth century field system, may suggest that it dates from the medieval or early post medieval periods.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH4608 Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. [Mapped features: #26261 ; #57699 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 462 724 (54m by 42m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ47SE |
| Civil Parish | THORNTON-LE-MOORS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | DUNHAM ON THE HILL, THORNTON LE MOORS, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 22 2024 2:35PM