Monument record 15073 - Ridge and Furrow Earthworks South of Wettenhall Brook
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Summary
An area of possible late medieval or early post medieval narrow ridge and furrow seemingly following the natural slope. A fragment of a once more extensive area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, Composite 1m DSM (06/04/2020) (Digital Archive). SCH7819.
<2> Bluesky International Ltd, 2015-2017, Aerial Photography for Great Britain, Bluesky International APGB Imagery 2015-2017, SJ5960, SJ5961 & SJ6060 25/08/2017 (Aerial Photograph). SCH8848.
An area of narrow ridge and furrow seemingly following the natural slope. The ridge and furrow shows slight aratral curves. Possible late medieval or early post medieval in date. A fragment of, until quite recently, a once more extensive area.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH7819 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. Composite 1m DSM (06/04/2020).
- <2>XY SCH8848 Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2015-2017. Aerial Photography for Great Britain, Bluesky International APGB Imagery 2015-2017. SJ5960, SJ5961 & SJ6060 25/08/2017. [Mapped features: #53112 SJ5960, SJ5961 & SJ6060 25/08/2017; #53113 SJ5960, SJ5961 & SJ6060 25/08/2017]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 597 610 (706m by 264m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56SE |
| Civil Parish | ALPRAHAM, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Civil Parish | RUSHTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ALPRAHAM, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | RUSHTON, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 6 2020 4:16PM