Monument record 5143 - A Circular Cropmark in Aston
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Summary
A ring ditch visible as a cropmark. This may be the remains of a round barrow dating from the Bronze Age.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Higham N J, 1984-9, Professor Nick Higham's Aerial Photographs, 1988/4/1/12-13 & 26-30 (Aerial Photograph). SCH7659.
<2> Bluesky International Ltd, 2005-2006, 2005-2006 Bluesky Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH5483.
<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Kucharski K, 07/12/2010 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
A large circular cropmark (c.25m dia) visible on aerial photographs. Possible ring ditch indicating the location of a ploughed out round barrow.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH7659 Aerial Photograph: Higham N J. 1984-9. Professor Nick Higham's Aerial Photographs. N/A. N/A. 1988/4/1/12-13 & 26-30.
- <2> SCH5483 Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2005-2006. 2005-2006 Bluesky Survey.
- <3> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Kucharski K, 07/12/2010.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 553 783 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57NE |
| Civil Parish | ASTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ASTON BY SUTTON, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2024 11:37AM