Monument record 14223 - Quarry at the Dumbers

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Summary

A quarry depicted on nineteenth century maps survives here either side of road as earthworks. The quarry probably dates from the nineteenth and early twentieth century.

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<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9366, 1871 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

This map depicts a gravel pit at this location.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9366, 1897 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.

This map depicts a gravel pit at this location.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9366, 1909 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

This map depicts a quarry at this location.

<4> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

The quarry has been enlarged and a further extractive pit has been opened on the eastern side of the road.

<5> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey, Run 45 no.4029, 07/07/1971 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.

The quarry appears disused.

<6> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps, 09/05/2018 (Maps and Plans). SCH4491.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ9366, 1871.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-1898. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500). SJ9366, 1897.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. SJ9366, 1909.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire.
  • <5> Aerial Photograph: Huntings Surveys Ltd. 1971-1973. 1971-1973 County Survey. N/A. Old Cheshire. Run 45 no.4029, 07/07/1971.
  • <6>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps. 09/05/2018. [Mapped features: #50493 ; #50494 ]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 934 667 (175m by 152m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ96NW
Civil Parish BOSLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BOSLEY, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 3 2023 4:02PM