Monument record 335 - Mad Allen's Hole
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Summary
A rock shelter at the base of the north side of Bickerton Hill was lived in by an 18th century recluse. It has been postulated that the cave may have been used by Palaeolithic and/or Mesolithic hunter-gatherers.
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Full Description
Mad Allen's Hole. A rock shelter at the base of the north side of Bickerton Hill. Known to have been inhabited by an eighteenth century recluse. It has been postulated that the cave may have been used by Palaeolithic and/or Mesolithic hunter-gatherers (1).
<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner R C (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Turner R C.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 502 535 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BICKERTON, MALPAS, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | BICKERTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 13 2023 10:45AM