Monument record 1137 - Cropmark in Alsager Parish
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Summary
Crop mark identified from a 1947 RAF Aerial photograph which shows a circular feature that could be the ring ditch from a round barrow.
Cropmarks are visible changes in the growth of vegetation that may indicate a buried feature. These distinctions can usually only be identified from Aerial Photographs.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Cropmark. Possible small ring ditch. Now built over (1). Small circular ditched feature (2).
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 8/A.159 (Index). SCH1000.
<2> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 6/8 Longley D 1978 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
<3> Various, Aerial photographs, CPE/UK/1935 2380/no.2380 RAF 1947 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH1000 Index: Cheshire County Council. 1974. County Treasures Record. N/A. 8/A.159.
- <2> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 6/8 Longley D 1978.
- <3> SCH128 Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. CPE/UK/1935 2380/no.2380 RAF 1947.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 789 560 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ75NE |
| Civil Parish | ALSAGER, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ALSAGER, BARTHOLMLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 3:36PM