Monument record 15305 - Ridge and Furrow Earthworks at Whirley
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Summary
Several blocks of semi-regular post medieval ridge and furrow and earthworks associated with former field boundaries and marl pits.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
<1> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, Composite DSM 1m (27/07/2021) (Digital Archive). SCH7819.
Several blocks of semi-regular ridge and furrow, between four to six metres from ridge to ridge. There is no evidence of headlands and preservation is poor in places. There are also earthworks associated with former field boundaries and marl pits. Probably post medieval in origin.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH7819 Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. Composite DSM 1m (27/07/2021). [Mapped features: #53907 Composite DSM 1m (27/07/2021); #53908 Composite DSM 1m (27/07/2021)]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 887 747 (541m by 582m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87SE |
| Civil Parish | MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Civil Parish | PRESTBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MACCLESFIELD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 1 2023 3:28PM