Monument record 4639 - Quarry on Cliff Hill

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Summary

A sandstone quarry depicted on historic Ordnance Survey maps.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9374, 1873 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

This map depicts a quarry. It contains one small building or structure.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9374, 1899 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.

This map depicts a quarry.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9374, 1909 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

This map depicts an old quarry.

<4> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review, 106G UK 645, 11/08/45 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

The quarry is clearly visible on this aerial photograph. The vegetation would in the quarry would seem to indicate that it is disused.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ9374, 1873.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-1898. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500). SJ9374, 1899.
  • <3>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. SJ9374, 1909. [Mapped features: #26659 SJ9374, 1909; #53332 SJ9374, 1909]
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. 106G UK 645, 11/08/45.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 935 746 (66m by 83m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ97SW
Civil Parish HIGHER HURDSFIELD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County HURDSFIELD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 2 2024 8:35PM