Monument record 2067/1/2 - Timber Road near Marbury Mere
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Summary
A road consisting of layers of roughly shaped logs laid over brushwood, and cobbles laid over the wood was discovered during sewerage works in peaty ground near Marbury Mere. Two sections cut but no dating evidence.
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Two sections were cut aross a timber road or roads, laid across peaty ground near Marbury Mere in 1973, during sewerage works. Mr B R Davies drew a section (see 1). Road consisted of layers of roughly shaped logs laid over brushwood. Cobbles overlaid the wood but no evidence if these were secondary. No dating evidence (1).
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 7/47-8 Williams S R 1981 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 7/47-8 Williams S R 1981.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 56 46 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ54NE |
| Civil Parish | MARBURY CUM QUOISLEY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MARBURY CUM QUOISLEY, MARBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 2 2022 1:39PM