Monument record 7795 - Linear Earthwork Near Weaver Farm
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Summary
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Royal Air Force, 1944-1947, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH8041.
A linear earthwork is visible in a narrow shallow valley. The bank is slightly curved and crosses the line of the River Weaver between the valley sides. There is a possible gap on the eastern side.
<1> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.
A linear earthwork is visible in a narrow shallow valley. The bank is slightly curved and crosses the line of the River Weaver between the valley sides. There is a possible gap on the eastern side.
<2> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, LIDAR DTM 2M SJ5551 (Digital Archive). SCH7819.
The bank appears to be still extant, but looks less defined.
<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R, 24/06/2016 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Seems consistent with other extant medieval mill dams in Cheshire. May possibly be the Burley Mill mentioned in documentary sources (see CHER 2118).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH4608 Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
- <1> SCH8041 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1944-1947. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
- <2> SCH7819 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. LIDAR DTM 2M SJ5551.
- <3> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Edwards R, 24/06/2016.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 554 512 (103m by 61m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55SE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHOLMONDELEY, MALPAS, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CHOLMONDELEY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 3 2025 11:23AM