Monument record 14224 - Ashton Lane

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Summary

A trackway, possibly known as Ashton Lane, visible on nineteenth century maps and as an earthwork.

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ9467, 1871-1873 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

This map depicts a trackway from the junction of the A54 and the northern end of Minn End Lane, and Higher Pethills Farm.

<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 379/2, 1850 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

The trackway is clearly depicted on this map. The plot containing the northern end of the trackway is called 'Ashton Lane'.

<3> The GeoInformation Group, 2005, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review (Aerial Photograph). SCH4608.

The trackway is visible as an earthwork for the majority of it's length.

<4> Bluesky International Ltd, 2010, 2010 Bluesky Survey, UXP_101017_7144, 17/10/2010 (Aerial Photograph). SCH5444.

Suggest that the earthworks for the southern part of the trackway have been levelled.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <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. SJ9467, 1871-1873.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 379/2, 1850.
  • <3>XY Aerial Photograph: The GeoInformation Group. 2005. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. [Mapped features: #50496 ; #50497 ]
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2010. 2010 Bluesky Survey. UXP_101017_7144, 17/10/2010.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 942 677 (244m by 593m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ96NW
Civil Parish SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County SUTTON DOWNES, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 9 2018 2:54PM