Monument record 11400 - Quarry at the Water Tower
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Summary
A quarry is recorded outside the New Tower (the present Water Tower), probably abandoned by the early 18th century. Place name evidence notes a Quarrie Croft here with earlier references to a quarry near the New Tower in 1541 and again in 1688.
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Full Description
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol 5.1: p64 (Book). SCH3228.
A quarry is recorded outside the New Tower (the present Water Tower), probably abandoned by the early 18th century. Place name evidence notes a Quarrie Croft here with earlier references to a quarry near the New Tower in 1541 and again in 1688.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. Vol 5.1: p64.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 1:37PM