Monument record 2737 - Unnamed site in Swettenham Parish
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Summary
An area of broad S-shaped ridges was identified on 1970's aerial photographs, of typical medieval form. Ridge and furrow is the distinctive pattern of earthworks that are created when land has been ploughed to create cultivation beds. The furrow is the ploughed line and the ridge is the bank of soil used to grow crops in. This system has operated in Britain since before the Anglo-Saxon period.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An area of broad S-shaped ridges was identified on 1970's aerial photographs, of typical medieval form. Not visible in July 1992 (1).
<1> Chester Archaeology, 1992, A Desk-Based Archaeological Assessment of Swettenham Hall Golf Course, Cheshire., R2025/p11(Y) (Client Report). SCH4161.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4161 Client Report: Chester Archaeology. 1992. A Desk-Based Archaeological Assessment of Swettenham Hall Golf Course, Cheshire.. R2025. S0026. B1028. R2025/p11(Y).
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 809 670 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86NW |
| Civil Parish | SWETTENHAM, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | SWETTENHAM, SWETTENHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 30 2002 5:15PM