Monument record 2078/1/0 - Brinepits Farm
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Summary
A brine pit is marked alongside the River Weaver. It is first shown on Bryant's map of Cheshire, 1831.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A brine pit is marked alongside the River Weaver. It is first shown on Bryant's map of 1831 (1). Brinepits Farm and a recently filled in brine pit. No field names or documentary records encountered but probably 17th or 18th century (2).
Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 3/139 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol .III p.139 (Book). SCH3228.
<2> Twigg G D, 1994, Salt Working In Cheshire, /4 (Report). SCH2919.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SCH2114 Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile.
- <1> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. 3/139 (Y).
- <1> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. vol .III p.139.
- <2> SCH2919 Report: Twigg G D. 1994. Salt Working In Cheshire. N/A. /4.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 664 466 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ64NE |
| Civil Parish | COOLE PILATE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | COOLE PILATE, ACTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 13 2016 7:43PM