Monument record 15832 - Excavated peat layer, east of Rose-trees Farm
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Summary
A peat layer, thought to be of prehistoric date, was recorded in three archaeological trenches in 2022 at a site to the east of Rose-trees Farm.
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Full Description
<1> Wessex Archaeology, 2023, Land south of Radway Green Business Park, Crewe, Cheshire: Archaeological Evaluation, R4679 (Client Report). SCH9404.
A peat layer, thought to be of prehistoric date, was recorded in three archaeological trenches in 2022 at a site to the east of Rose-Trees Farm. The upper surface of the peat layer was found around 0.35 m below the modern ground surface within trenches 4, 5 and 6. The deposit comprised a mid or dark orangey-brown, sandy peat with high organic content and was between 0.05 and 0.30 m thick. Environmental samples were taken for assessment.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH9404 Client Report: Wessex Archaeology. 2023. Land south of Radway Green Business Park, Crewe, Cheshire: Archaeological Evaluation. R4679. N/A. N/A. R4679. [Mapped features: #56294 ; #56298 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 7768 5396 (42m by 95m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ75SE |
| Civil Parish | BARTHOMLEY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BARTHOLMLEY, BARTHOLMLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 5 2024 5:49PM