Monument record 15730 - Quarry Pits and Trackway on Ely Brow

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Summary

An number of small extractive pits, possible dug for stone, and an assocaited access track.

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

<1> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys, Composite DSM 1m 2020 (Digital Archive). SCH7819.

This survey depicts a number of small extractive pits located on the hillside. Associated is a trackway which traverses the slope diagonally.

<2> Oxford Archaeology North, 2005, Millbrook Boreholes to Lamaload Reservoir, Peak District National Park, p.37 no.42 (Client Report). SCH4711.

A quarry, bisected by field boundaries is shown in an aerial photograph from 1971 (see 3).

<4> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey, HSL UK 1971, Run 47 Frames 3944-6 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A. Composite DSM 1m 2020. [Mapped features: #54897 Composite DSM 1m 2020; #54898 Composite DSM 1m 2020]
  • <2> Client Report: Oxford Archaeology North. 2005. Millbrook Boreholes to Lamaload Reservoir, Peak District National Park. R2583. N/A. N/A. p.37 no.42.
  • <4> Aerial Photograph: Huntings Surveys Ltd. 1971-1973. 1971-1973 County Survey. N/A. Old Cheshire. HSL UK 1971, Run 47 Frames 3944-6.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 965 753 (138m by 171m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ97NE
Civil Parish RAINOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County RAINOW, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 8 2022 4:56PM