Monument record 152/1/2 - Earthworks south of the Cloud Plantation

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Summary

Aerial photographs dating from the 1940s show a number of linear earthworks, some geological in origin, but some which may be part of a field system which predates the present nineteenth century field systems established upon the enclosure of Black Heath Common and The Cloud in July 1831. Modern aerial photographs seem to indicate that these features have been ploughed out. This is possibly a continuation of the features identified to the north and west (CHER152/1/1 & 152/1/0). The Cloud is a distinctive hill overlooking the Cheshire Plain at Congleton, it stands at over 1100ft.

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<1> Royal Air Force, 1944-1947, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH8041.

Aerial photographs dating from the 1940s show a number of linear earthworks, some geological in origin, but some which may be part of a field system which predates the present field system established in the nineteenth century (sources 1 and 2).

<1> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

<2> See map for surveyor, 1762-1898, Cheshire Enclosure Maps and Awards, Buglawton QDE 1/30 25 July 1831 (Maps and Plans). SCH1106.

<3> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.

Now ploughed out (sources 3 and 4).

<4> The GeoInformation Group, 1999-2001, Millennium Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH4609.

<5> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R, 23/01/2009 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

This is possibly a continuation of the features identified to the north and west (CHER152/1/1 & 152/1/0).

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1>XY Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. [Mapped features: #26676 ; #45429 ]
  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1944-1947. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. 1762-1898. Cheshire Enclosure Maps and Awards. Various. Buglawton QDE 1/30 25 July 1831.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Huntings Surveys Ltd. 1971-1973. 1971-1973 County Survey. N/A. Old Cheshire.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 1999-2001. Millennium Survey. New Cheshire.
  • <5> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Edwards R, 23/01/2009.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 9022 6314 (610m by 267m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ96SW
Civil Parish CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BUGLAWTON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Oct 24 2024 11:19AM