Monument record 149/4 - The Woodhouse

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Summary

There was once a farm which straddled Yew Tree Lane, which was demolished sometime between 1838 and 1873. A map of 1831 suggests that this is The Wood House mentioned in a number of medieval documents.

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Full Description

<1> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 278/2, 1838 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

The tithe map for the township depict four buildings either side of Yew Tree Lane; two the east and two to the west. The accompanying award records those to the west as 'Stable and Yard' and those to the east as 'House and Outbuildings'.

<2> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.

The buildings are depicted on this map and are labelled 'Wood Ho.'.

<3> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, p.309 (Book). SCH3228.

Documentary references to The Woodhouse go back as far as 1271.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ8559, 1873-1891 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

No trace of the buildings remain. On the eastern side the line of the plot containing the two buildings is marked by a tree line.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 278/2, 1838.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile.
  • <3> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. p.309.
  • <4> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ8559, 1873-1891.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 850 590 (83m by 82m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ85NE
Civil Parish MORETON CUM ALCUMLOW, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MORTON CUM ALCUMLOW, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 31 2023 5:24PM