Monument record 200/2/2 - Crewe Hall Lake Dam
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Full Description
<1> Leah, MD; Wells, CE; Appleby, C; Huckerby, E, 1997, The Wetlands of Cheshire (North West Wetlands Survey 4), /174 CH90 (Monograph). SCH3260.
Dam at the western end of Crewe Hall lake, built across the Englesea Brook. Dam collapsed in 1941 and the lake was drained. Earthwork dam still survives within woodland.
<2> de Figueiredo P & Treuherz J, 1988, Cheshire Country Houses, /71 (Book). SCH785.
The Lake drained away in 1971 when the dam collapsed.
<3> English Heritage, 2001, Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest, GD1020 1985 (Report). SCH2822.
In 1941 the lake was drained after the dam gave way, and its area is now planted with mature poplars.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH3260 Monograph: Leah, MD; Wells, CE; Appleby, C; Huckerby, E. 1997. The Wetlands of Cheshire (North West Wetlands Survey 4). 4. /174 CH90.
- <2> SCH785 Book: de Figueiredo P & Treuherz J. 1988. Cheshire Country Houses. /71.
- <3> SCH2822 Report: English Heritage. 2001. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest. GD1020 1985.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (4)
- Event - Survey: Geophysical Survey Report: Crewe Green Link Road, Cheshire (Ref: J1938) (ECH4214)
- Event - Intervention: Land Adjacent to Crewe Green Link Road, Cheshire: Archaeological Evaluation Report (Ref: L9453) (ECH4215)
- Event - Intervention: North West Wetlands Survey - Cheshire (Ref: N/A) (ECH1936)
- Event - Survey: North West Wetlands Survey - Finds Recovered (ECH2748)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 729 546 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ75SW |
| Civil Parish | CREWE GREEN, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CREWE, BARTHOLMLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 4 2024 11:35AM