Monument record 2215 - Cropmark Enclosures East of St John's Church

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Summary

Aerial photographs depict three conjoined rectangular enclosures showing as cropmarks. It's possible that this feature may have been associated with the US Army camp to the north or it's later use as a Polish resettlement camp. 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

<1> Williams SR, 1970s-1980s, Rhys Williams' Aerial Photographs, Doddington no's 1-6 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4607.

Three conjoined rectangular enclosures showing as cropmarks. Probably modern.

<2> Google, 2005-2023, Google Maps, 07/05/2019 (Web Site). SCH8660.

The enclosures are clearly visible on aerial imagery from the summer of 2018. It's possible that this feature may have been associated with the US Army camp to the north or it's later use as a Polish resettlement camp.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Williams SR. 1970s-1980s. Rhys Williams' Aerial Photographs. Doddington no's 1-6.
  • <2> Web Site: Google. 2005-2023. Google Maps. www.google.co.uk/maps. 07/05/2019.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 705 463 (164m by 97m) Central Point
Map sheet SJ74NW
Civil Parish HUNSTERSON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County HUNSTERSON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 7 2024 2:50PM