Monument record 2078/1/3 - Brinepits Wood
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Summary
The current 1:25,000 O.S. map shows a second brine pit on the Hankelow side of the river from Brinepits Farm where there is also Brinepits Wood. This suggests saltworking, though no documentary records have been found.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The current 1:25,000 O.S. map shows a second brine pit onthe Hankelow side of the river from Brinepits Farm where there is also Brinepits Wood. No documentary records found, probably 17th - 18th Century (1).
<1> Twigg G D, 1994, Salt Working In Cheshire, /4 (Report). SCH2919.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2919 Report: Twigg G D. 1994. Salt Working In Cheshire. N/A. /4.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 664 466 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ64NE |
| Civil Parish | HANKELOW, 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