Monument record 2274/2/3 - Site of Summerhouse, Marbury Hall Park and Gardens
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<1> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6576, 1877 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
A structure is shown at this location but not labelled
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6576, 1898 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.
A building labelled S.H ( summerhouse) is shown in the 2nd edition OS map.
<3> Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FoAM), 2018, Marbury Summerhouse and Grotto (Unpublished Report). SCH8627.
Volunteers uncovered the foundations of the Summer House, whose position was also shown on the old maps. There are also the remains of a hearth. Artefacts retrieved include bricks, floor tiles, ridge tiles, slates, iron door latch, lead
and diamond-shaped window glass.
<4> Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FoAM), 2009-2019, Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FoAM) Newsletter, Winter 2017/18 (Newsletter). SCH8628.
An old photo of an unknown building was identified as the Summerhouse following the exposure of the foundations in 2017.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ6576, 1877.
- <2> SCH3848 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). SJ6576, 1898.
- <3> SCH8627 Unpublished Report: Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FoAM). 2018. Marbury Summerhouse and Grotto.
- <4> SCH8628 Newsletter: Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FoAM). 2009-2019. Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FoAM) Newsletter. Winter 2017/18.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 6563 7654 (5m by 7m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67NE |
| Civil Parish | ANDERTON WITH MARBURY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MARBURY, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 23 2019 3:44PM