Monument record 1179 - Cropmarks in Betchton Parish
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Summary
Cropmarks visible on an RAF aerial photograph dating from 1946-7.
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 (2)
Full Description
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, No.7 p.9 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
F Mountford reports that cropmarks are visible at this location on an aerial photograph dating from 1946-7 (see 2).
<2> Royal Air Force, 1944-1947, 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review, CPE\UK\1936 no.1130 (Aerial Photograph). SCH8041.
<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R, 22/10/2018 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Probably associated with contemporaneous farming activity.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1>XY SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. No.7 p.9. [Mapped feature: #39098 No.7 p.9]
- <2> SCH8041 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 1944-1947. 1940s RAF Aerial Photographs from Operation Review. N/A. Pre 1974 Cheshire. CPE\UK\1936 no.1130.
- <3> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Edwards R, 22/10/2018.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 778 603 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76SE |
| Civil Parish | BETCHTON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BETCHTON, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 4 2025 2:13PM