Monument record 2492/2 - Townfield Lane Enclosure 2

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Summary

A sub-rectangular enclosure identified from cropmarks seen from the air. Enclosures of this shape and size typically date from the Iron Age and Romano-British periods.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Cheshire Historic Environment Record, 1990-2001, Jill Collens and Rob Philpott's Aerial Photographs, 3.1236, 3.1240, 3.1242, 3.1492-4, 3.1499, 3.1539-40 & 3.1542 (Aerial Photograph). SCH5403.

A sub rectangular enclosure discovered by aerial aerial reconnaissance in July 1995. The north-eastern end of the enclosure is distinctly more rounded than the south-western end. The overall shape is somewhat reminiscent of a flattened D.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Cheshire Historic Environment Record. 1990-2001. Jill Collens and Rob Philpott's Aerial Photographs. N/A. 3.1236, 3.1240, 3.1242, 3.1492-4, 3.1499, 3.1539-40 & 3.1542.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 4096 5518 (44m by 50m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ45NW
Civil Parish FARNDON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County FARNDON, FARNDON, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Sep 27 2024 5:34PM