Monument record 7969 - Circular earthwork southeast of Utkinton Lodge

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Summary

A round earthwork is clearly visible on LIDAR surveys. It can also be seen on 1940s aerial photographs and is visible as a faint feature on 2010 aerial photographs. Likely to be a bronze age burial mound due to its appearance on LIDAR and proximity to scheduled round barrows in the locality at Fishpool Lane Farm and High Billinge.

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Full Description

<1> Inforterra, 2010, Cheshire Sandstone Ridge LiDAR Survey
Sandstone Ridge
(Digital Archive). SCH7194.

A round earthwork is clearly visible on the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge LiDAR survey

<2> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

A circular feature in this location is visible on the RAF aerial photgraphs

<3> Bluesky International Ltd, 2010, 2010 Bluesky Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH5444.

A faint outline of a circular feature can be seen on the 2010 aerial photographic survey.

<4> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Watson, M. 13/07/2017 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Likely to be a round barrow due to its proximity and similarity in appearance on LIDAR to scheduled round barrows at Fishpool Farm to the North and High Billinge to the North West. ( See CHER 840/1/0 & CHER 858)

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital Archive: Inforterra. 2010. Cheshire Sandstone Ridge LiDAR Survey Sandstone Ridge. N/A.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2010. 2010 Bluesky Survey.
  • <4> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Watson, M. 13/07/2017.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 568 653 (50m by 50m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ56NE
Civil Parish UTKINTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County UTKINTON, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 13 2017 12:28PM