Monument record 5062 - HaHa Wall 15m West of West Front of Adlington Hall, and Running Parallel to it to Wilderness Garden for 150m
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Summary
18th century ha-ha retaining wall. It consists of a rubble sandstone revetment wall on the east side of the ha-ha ditch. At intervals, projecting rubble stones act as steps and it is breached at its centre by a causeway with a wooden gate. This acted as barrier between the west edge of the gardens and the deer park beyond.
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Full Description
18th century ha-ha retaining wall. It consists of a rubble sandstone revetment wall on the east side of the ha-ha ditch. At intervals, projecting rubble stones act as steps and it is breached at its centre by a causeway with a wooden gate. This acted as barrier between the west edge of the gardens and the deer park beyond.
<1> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 904 804 (54m by 157m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | ADLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
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Record last edited
Mar 22 2019 11:21AM