Monument record 14359 - Section of Hollow-way Between Lower Nab and Allgreave
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Summary
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Peak District National Park Archaeology Service, 2003, Blaze Farm Archaeological Field Survey for the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark Scheme, p.6 (Client Report). SCH8567.
‘…Hollow-way [up to 2m deep] leading from the direction of Lower Nabs Farm towards Allgreave. This is part of a longer route from Macclesfield to Flash which amongst other things was used for the transportation of silk, mohair and twist buttons. This was either created by heavy use in the post-medieval period or by prolonged use from the medieval period…’
<2> Greenwood, C. & Greenwood J., 1819, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2115.
This route is depicted on this map of 1819.
<3> Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps, 15/10/2018 (Maps and Plans). SCH4491.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH8567 Client Report: Peak District National Park Archaeology Service. 2003. Blaze Farm Archaeological Field Survey for the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark Scheme. R2659. p.6.
- <2> SCH2115 Maps and Plans: Greenwood, C. & Greenwood J.. 1819. Map of the County Palatine of Chester.
- <3>XY SCH4491 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Land Line and Master Map Vector Maps. 15/10/2018. [Mapped features: #50957 15/10/2018; #50958 15/10/2018]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 971 675 (131m by 231m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ96NE |
| Civil Parish | MACCLESFIELD FOREST AND WILDBOARCLOUGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WILDBOARCLOUGH, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 15 2018 4:00PM