Monument record 1388/1 - Quaker Burial ground

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Summary

A disused graveyard, adjoining the manor house at Great Warford. It is shown on the OS 1st edition map of Cheshire, 1842. It was probably established as a burial place of the Quakers in the 17th century.

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Full Description

A disused graveyard, adjoining the manor house at Great Warford. It was probably established as a burial place of the Quakers in the 17th century (1). Shown on the OS 1st edition 1842 (2).


<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, 3/585 (Y) (Book). SCH1389.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1842-1893, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire, 1842 (Maps and Plans). SCH3844.

<3> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 1/ (N) (Book). SCH3228.

<3> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol .I (Book). SCH3228.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. 3/585 (Y).
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1842-1893. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 6 inch to 1 mile - Lancashire. 6 inches to 1 mile. 1842.
  • <3> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. 1/ (N).
  • <3> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. vol .I.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 81 77 (point) 6 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ87NW
Civil Parish GREAT WARFORD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County GREAT WARFORD, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 29 2003 1:30PM