Monument record 15317 - Excavated former field boundary, west of Delph Lane, Daresbury
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Summary
Former field boundary, depicted on the 1844 tithe map, and partially excavated in 2020. Two trenches, located along the length of the east-west former boundary, found evidence of tree bowls along the alignment of the boundary, indicating that this was a hedge or planted boundary.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> L-P Archaeology, 2021, Metal Detecting Survey & Evaluation Report: Delph Lane, Daresbury, R4520 (Client Report). SCH9062.
An archaeological evaluation, undertaken in 2020, on land to the west of Delph Lane, Daresbury, investigated a former field boundary depicted on the 1844 tithe map and potentially of some antiquity. Trenches 1 and 2 were located along the length of the east-west former boundary and evidence was found of tree bowls along the alignment of the boundary, indicating that this was a hedge or planted boundary.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH9062 Client Report: L-P Archaeology. 2021. Metal Detecting Survey & Evaluation Report: Delph Lane, Daresbury. R4520. N/A. N/A. R4520. [Mapped features: #53967 ; #53968 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 5743 8197 (101m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58SE |
| Civil Parish | DARESBURY, HALTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | KECKWICK, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 27 2025 2:34PM