Monument record 1574/9 - Ferriser Farmstead

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Summary

The site of a farmstead probably dating from the post medieval period and known from its depiction on nineteenth century maps. One building, possibly the farmhouse, survives as a ruin and below ground archaeological remains associated with all the farmstead would be expected to survive in this area.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.

Ferriser is depicted on this map.

<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 255/2, 1849 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

This map depicts two buildings. Occupied by John Nield, the plot is described as house, outhouses, fold, garden and lane.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9770, 1871-1875 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

This map depicts three buildings and a garden.

<4> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps, 19/01/2018 (Maps and Plans). SCH4491.

One of the buildings is still extant as a ruin.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 255/2, 1849.
  • <3>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ9770, 1871-1875. [Mapped features: #50290 SJ9770; #50291 SJ9770]
  • <4> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps. 19/01/2018.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 9727 7094 (52m by 47m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ97SE
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD FOREST AND WILDBOARCLOUGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MACCLESFIELD FOREST, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 18 2020 11:22AM