Monument record 367/1 - Earthworks east of Woodhey Chapel
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Summary
The field east of Woodhey Chapel contains a complex of ridge and furrow originally from two fields. A hollow way runs between the headlands of these fields. The ridge and furrow has also been overlain by a 17th century garden earthworks from the hall and two marl pits have also been cut into it. Marl is a mixture of clay and carbonate of lime which can be used for fertilizer.
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Full Description
<1> Various, Aerial photographs, Williams S R 1982 Faddiley 3.0271 & 3.0272 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.
The field east of Woodhey Chapel contains a complex of ridge & furrow of broad but regular type. Originally from two fields. A hollow way runs between the headlands of these fields. It approaches Woodhey Hall from the north-east. The ridge & furrow is overlain by the garden earthworks of the C17 hall (366/1/5) and are cut away by two marl pits
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH128 Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. Williams S R 1982 Faddiley 3.0271 & 3.0272.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 575 528 (417m by 400m) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55SE |
| Civil Parish | FADDILEY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | FADDILEY, ACTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 22 2024 1:08PM