Monument record 15024 - Probable marl pit known as the 'Plague Pit', Crown Farm Quarry
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Summary
Archaeological field survey mitigation works undertaken at Crown Farm Quarry between 2016 and 2018 recorded a large depression known locally as the ‘Plague Hole’. Upon excavation it was revealed to be a silted up, shallow, cut feature, potentially marl pit, with an approximate maximum depth of 1.20m and comprising an additional alluvial deposit with a maximum thickness of 0.30m.
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Full Description
<1> Wardell Armstrong LLP, 2018, Crown Farm Quarry, Oakmere, Cheshire: Archaeological Watching Brief Report, October 2018, R4365 (Client Report). SCH8780.
Archaeological field survey mitigation works undertaken at Crown Farm Quarry between 2016 and 2018 recorded a large depression known locally as the ‘Plague Hole’. Upon excavation it was revealed to be a silted up, shallow, cut feature, probably a marl pit, with an approximate maximum depth of 1.20m and comprising an additional alluvial deposit with a maximum thickness of 0.30m.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH8780 Client Report: Wardell Armstrong LLP. 2018. Crown Farm Quarry, Oakmere, Cheshire: Archaeological Watching Brief Report, October 2018. R4365. N/A. N/A. R4365. [Mapped features: #52868 ; #52869 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 5768 7004 (20m by 18m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57SE |
| Civil Parish | OAKMERE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OAKMERE, DELAMERE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 19 2019 12:53PM