Building record 15912 - Farmstead named Land of Caanan, Tushingham

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Summary

Farmhouse and outbuildings date to at least the mid 19th century based on historic map evidence

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 405/2 Tushingham 1838 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

This map depicts a house and L shaped outbuildings to the NorthEast. The plot is described as house, buildings, fold, garden and orchard

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ5244, 1874 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.

This map depicts the probable farmyard and farm buildings depicted on the tithe map (see 1). To the immediate north-west of the hall are some small structures, possibly pigsties. Enclosed area of Orchard to the Northwest.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1896-1898, Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ5244, 1898 (Maps and Plans). SCH3848.

Footprint of house and L shaped range remains the same. Addition of a rectangular building in land parcel to the north of the orchard.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1909-1912, Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ5244, 1911 (Maps and Plans). SCH4361.

Footprint of the house and outbuildings has not changed since the 1898 OS map

<5> Bluesky International Ltd, 2015-2017, Aerial Photography for Great Britain, Bluesky International APGB Imagery 2015-2017, SJ5244 (Aerial Photograph). SCH8848.

Additional farm building to the NE of the L shaped range. Rectangular barn adjacent to the earlier barn. Original footprint appears similar to the late 19th century maps.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 405/2 Tushingham 1838.
  • <2>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ5244, 1874. [Mapped features: #57620 ; #57621 ]
  • <3> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1896-1898. Ordnance Survey First Revision County Series (Epoch 2) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 in to 1 mile (1:2500). SJ5244, 1898.
  • <4> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1909-1912. Ordnance Survey Second Revision County Series (Epoch 3) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. SJ5244, 1911.
  • <5> Aerial Photograph: Bluesky International Ltd. 2015-2017. Aerial Photography for Great Britain, Bluesky International APGB Imagery 2015-2017. SJ5244.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 528 442 (126m by 82m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ54SW
Civil Parish TUSHINGHAM CUM GRINDLEY, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County TUSHINGHAM CUM GRINDLEY, MALPAS, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

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Record last edited

Apr 15 2025 2:51PM