Monument record 15055 - Site of Manchester Gardens

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Summary

The site of a post medieval farmstead depicted on an early nineteenth century map.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.

This map depicts a small rectangular enclosure and a building labelled Manchester Gardens.

<2> Bluesky International Ltd, 2010, 2010 Bluesky Survey, UXP_101025_8443, 25/10/2010 (Aerial Photograph). SCH5444.

Approximately three rectangular enclosures within the existing field pattern defined by stone walls. Away from the field boundary walls, the enclosures are defined by ditches and possibly associated banks. Associated are east to west aligned regular narrow ridge and furrow similar to that created by steam ploughing.

<3> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol.I p.162 (Book). SCH3228.

Earliest reference is 1831 (see 1). A homestead.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile.
  • <2>XY Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2010. 2010 Bluesky Survey. UXP_101025_8443, 25/10/2010. [Mapped features: #52988 UXP_101025_8443, 25/10/2010; #52989 UXP_101025_8443, 25/10/2010]
  • <3> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. Vol.I p.162.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 994 714 (193m by 76m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ97SE
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD FOREST AND WILDBOARCLOUGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County WILDBOARCLOUGH, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 16 2020 4:14PM