Monument record 11368 - Honwalds' Lowe, Gorse Stacks
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Summary
Honwald’s Lowe is first mentioned in 1136 and appears to refer to an area of ancient common land at the end of Cow Lane (later Frodsham Street). The common land later became known as Gorse Stacks following the practice of storing gorse for the city bakeries on the common.
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Full Description
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol 5.1: p68 (Book). SCH3228.
Honwald’s Lowe is first mentioned in 1136 and appears to refer to an area of ancient common land at the end of Cow Lane (later Frodsham Street). The common land later became known as Gorse Stacks following the practice of storing gorse for the city bakeries on the common.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. Vol 5.1: p68.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 66 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 25 2023 12:15PM