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.

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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> 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)

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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