Monument record 1189/1/14 - Embankment: Roman Road - Middlewich to Whitchurch (Margary no. 700)
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Summary
An embankment is depicted on modern Ordnance Survey maps. This feature coincides with the projected line (from known locations) of Margary Route 700, the Roman road between Whichurch and Middlewich and is belived to be a surviving section of the road's embankment (known as an agger).
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Ordnance Survey, 2017-, Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping (vector) (Maps and Plans). SCH8429.
A linear embankment depicted on modern digital Ordnance Survey maps viewed at a scale of 1:5000.
<2> Margary, I. D., 1973, Roman Roads in Britain, p.304 (Book). SCH2903.
This feature coincides with the projected line (from known locations) of Margary Route 700, the Roman road between Whichurch and Middlewich.
<3> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, 2m DSM D0060694 27/02/2006 - 22/03/2006 (Digital Archive). SCH7819.
This feature is visible on this dataset.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SCH8429 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 2017-. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping (vector). Various. [Mapped features: #26266 ; #45216 ]
- <2> SCH2903 Book: Margary, I. D.. 1973. Roman Roads in Britain. p.304.
- <3> SCH7819 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. 2m DSM D0060694 27/02/2006 - 22/03/2006.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 629 535 (192m by 119m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ65SW |
| Civil Parish | ACTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ACTON, ACTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 19 2023 4:25PM