Monument record 547/1/16 - Potential ditch of Roman road identified on air photograph
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Summary
A potential ditch was identified on air photographs dating to 1973 running adjacent to the northern edge of the North Cheshire Ridge Roman Road as it passes to the south of High Legh. This may represent one of the bounding ditches of the Roman road which have been proven to exist elsewhere through excavation.
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Full Description
<1> Chester Archaeology, 1993, High Legh Golf Course: Desk Based Assessment (Client Report). SCH1344.
As part of an archaeological evaluation undertaken in 1993 in advance of the development of a golf course at High Legh, a potential ditch was identified on air photographs dating to 1973 running adjacent to the northern edge of the North Cheshire Ridge Roman Road as it passes to the south of High Legh. This may represent one of the bounding ditches of the Roman road which have been proven to exist elsewhere through excavation.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1344 Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1993. High Legh Golf Course: Desk Based Assessment. R2050. S0030. B1034.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 703 835 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ78SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HIGH LEGH, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 2 2022 4:26PM