Monument record 15185 - Alleged Stone Circle North-east of Bartomley Farm
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Summary
Local tradition refers to a stone circle here and there are at least six large stones forming a part-circle. However, there is a quarry above the site and various other large stones scattered about the field. These stones are probably natural outcrops rather than a stone circle.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, No.197 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Local tradition refers to a stone circle. At this location there are at least six large stones forming a part-circle. However, there is a quarry above the site and various other large stones scattered about the field. Probably natural outcrops.
<2> Bluesky International Ltd, 2015-2017, Aerial Photography for Great Britain, Bluesky International APGB Imagery 2015-2017, SJ9665, 03/04/2017 (Aerial Photograph). SCH8848.
Visible on this aerial photograph.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. No.197.
- <2>XY SCH8848 Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2015-2017. Aerial Photography for Great Britain, Bluesky International APGB Imagery 2015-2017. SJ9665, 03/04/2017. [Mapped features: #53287 SJ9665, 03/04/2017; #53288 SJ9665, 03/04/2017]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 965 659 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ96NE |
| Civil Parish | WINCLE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WINCLE, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 13 2024 4:12PM