Monument record 1136 - Cropmark in Betchton Parish

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Summary

Crop mark identified from 1947 RAF Aerial Photograph. Rectangular enclosure that could be a moat. 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. Rectangular enclosure. Possible moated site (1).


<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 6/9 Longley D 1978 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

<2> Various, Aerial photographs, CPE/UK/1935 3379/no.3379 RAF 1947 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 6/9 Longley D 1978.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. CPE/UK/1935 3379/no.3379 RAF 1947.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 78 57 (point) 6 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ75NE
Civil Parish BETCHTON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County BETCHTON, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Aug 22 2023 4:44PM