Monument record 15400 - White House Moss
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Summary
A former basin mire, north of Congleton, severely damaged by peat cutting and drainage and now covered by plantations. The site has little palaeoecological potential.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Leah, MD; Wells, CE; Appleby, C; Huckerby, E, 1997, The Wetlands of Cheshire (North West Wetlands Survey 4), p.195 (Monograph). SCH3260.
White House Moss was investigated by the North West Wetlands project, an archaeological and paleoecological study of the varied wetlands of Cheshire, undertaken between 1993-95. The site, a former basin mire north of Congleton, is severely damaged by peat cutting and drainage and is now covered by plantations. The site has little palaeoecological potential.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH3260 Monograph: Leah, MD; Wells, CE; Appleby, C; Huckerby, E. 1997. The Wetlands of Cheshire (North West Wetlands Survey 4). 4. p.195. [Mapped feature: #54143 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 8700 6640 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86NE |
| Civil Parish | EATON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | EATON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 5 2025 12:44PM