Monument record 15287 - Site of Limekiln Farm

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Summary

The site of a post medieval farmstead depicted on nineteenth century maps. Although demolished in the late twentieth century, below ground archaeological remains associated with the farmstead may still survive in this area.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

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

This maps depicts two buildings at this location. They are named as Bonners Green.

<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 247/2 c.1845 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

This map depicts two buildings on the northern side of a short lane at this location. This plot, and another small plot to the immediate west, are described as gardens.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6874, 1877-1880 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

This map depicts a farmstead at the end of a short lane. Two buildings are located to the north of the lane, with a larger building, aligned north-south on its long axis, to the south. It is labelled Limekiln Farm.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6874, 1910 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

<5> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey, Run 30 no.2219, 16/05/1973 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.

The two buildings to the north of the lane have been demolished, only the larger building to the south is still extant.

<6> Airviews Ltd, 1983-5, 1983-1985 Airviews Survey, Run 3 no.41462, 02/06/1985 (Aerial Photograph). SCH5296.

The farmstead is no longer extant.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 247/2 c.1845.
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ6874, 1877-1880.
  • <4>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. SJ6874, 1910. [Mapped features: #53827 SJ6874, 1910; #53828 SJ6874, 1910]
  • <5> Aerial Photograph: Huntings Surveys Ltd. 1971-1973. 1971-1973 County Survey. N/A. Old Cheshire. Run 30 no.2219, 16/05/1973.
  • <6> Aerial Photograph: Airviews Ltd. 1983-5. 1983-1985 Airviews Survey. Old Cheshire. Run 3 no.41462, 02/06/1985.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 685 743 (44m by 65m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ67SE
Civil Parish LOSTOCK GRALAM, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County LOSTOCK GRALAM, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 25 2023 1:50PM