Monument record 7766 - Extractive Pits at Alder Root Farm
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Summary
Post medieval sand or gravel pits, depicted on historic Ordnance Survey mapping, to the east of Alder Root Farm.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit, 1991, Alder Root Farm, Winwick. An Archaeological Assessment, p.6, no.4 & 5 (Client Report). SCH4191.
Post medieval sand or gravel pits depicted on historic (1849) Ordnance Survey mapping. The pits fall into two types - shallow, circular examples and sub-rectangular, straight-sided examples. It is likely that they date to the 17th or 18th centuries.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1842-1893, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire, SJ59SE, 1849 (Maps and Plans). SCH3844.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH4191 Client Report: Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit. 1991. Alder Root Farm, Winwick. An Archaeological Assessment. R2016. S0015. N/A. p.6, no.4 & 5.
- <2> SCH3844 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1842-1893. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire. 6 inches to 1 mile. SJ59SE, 1849.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 590 932 (150m by 206m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ59SE |
| Civil Parish | WINWICK, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WINWICK WITH HULME, WINWICK, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 27 2024 2:22PM