Monument record 7156 - Linear Earthworks near Mill Lane Farm

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Summary

A sub-rectangular enclosure located within a network of drainage ditches. Although this may be a medieval moat, it is probable that it is merely part of the field system defined by the ditches.

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Full Description

<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Norman, M 11/12/2012 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Sub-rectangular enclosure visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs (see 2). Possible moat.

<2> Bluesky International Ltd, 2010, 2010 Bluesky Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH5444.

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<3> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ8780 1873-1875 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

The enclsoure is depicted as a field within a wider network of field boundaries and drains.

<4> Airviews Ltd, 1983-5, 1983-1985 Airviews Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH5296.

A network of drainage ditches is clearly visible as earthworks.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Norman, M 11/12/2012.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2010. 2010 Bluesky Survey.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ8780 1873-1875.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Airviews Ltd. 1983-5. 1983-1985 Airviews Survey. Old Cheshire.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 878 801 (302m by 217m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ88SE
Civil Parish MOTTRAM ST ANDREW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MOTTRAM ST ANDREW, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 25 2024 4:07PM