Monument record 15795 - Circular field boundary enclosure in Marton

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Summary

A large circular enclosure centred on Marton Church is visible in field boundaries, on lidar and aerial photography. Possibly may represent a medieval enclosure with the Church at its centre.

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Full Description

<1> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

A group of fields centred on the church have a circular outside edge, creating the appearance of a large enclosure. A watercoure forms the eastern boundary

<2> GeoInformation Group, 1945-1948, 1945-1948 RAF National Survey (Aerial Photograph). SCH8190.

Circular enclosure formed from field boundaries in clearly shown on this aerial photograph

<3> Environment Agency, 2003-2020, Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys (Digital Archive). SCH7819.

Earthworks of field boundaries forming a cirucular enclosure approx 300m radius. North east corner if the enclosure is now obscured by housing and a golf course

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. [Mapped features: #56154 ; #60988 ]
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: GeoInformation Group. 1945-1948. 1945-1948 RAF National Survey. N/A. Cheshire East and Cheshire West.
  • <3> Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2003-2020. Environment Agency LiDAR Surveys. N/A.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 8503 6802 (592m by 585m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ86NE
Civil Parish MARTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MARTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 27 2025 10:37AM