Monument record 2028/1 - Saltworks at Shotwick
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Summary
Saltworks at Shotwick. Leland in his Itinerary in 1536 mentions saltworks. Salt was probably obtained from evaporation from the waters of the Dee estuary.
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Full Description
Saltworks at Shotwick. Leland in his Itinerary in 1536 mentions saltworks. Salt was probably obtained from evaporation from the waters of the Dee estuary (1).
<1> Leland, 1536, Itinerary, 5/54 (Book). SCH1497.
<2> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, Ormerod G 1882 2/562-3 (Book). SCH1389.
<3> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 28/82-142 Stewart-Brown R 1912 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH1497 Book: Leland. 1536. Itinerary. 5/54.
- <2> SCH1389 Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. Ormerod G 1882 2/562-3.
- <3> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 28/82-142 Stewart-Brown R 1912.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 3 7 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37SW |
| Civil Parish | SHOTWICK, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 9 2015 4:04PM