Monument record 347/2/5 - Possible Eel Traps East of Little Mere
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Summary
Brick structures which were reputedly constructed as eel traps.
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Full Description
<1> Chris Burnett Associates, 2012, Combermere Abbey, Parkland Plan: Final Parkland Plan, p.22 no.64 (Unpublished Report). SCH6895.
A series of brick built structures consisting of sluices, pipe work and brick dams connected (anecdotal evidence supplied) with the trapping and selling of eels. The structures occur across the main outlet stream from the mere and appear to be in reasonable condition.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6895 Unpublished Report: Chris Burnett Associates. 2012. Combermere Abbey, Parkland Plan: Final Parkland Plan. R3369. p.22 no.64.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 601 445 (95m by 68m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ64SW |
| Civil Parish | NEWHALL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NEWHALL, ACTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 3 2024 8:53AM