Monument record 1521 - Site of 2 standing stones in Wildboarclough

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Summary

Site of 2 standing stones recorded in the 19th century. Survey in the 1960's found no trace of standing stones

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Site of 2 standing stones. On the summit of Shutling Low is a perpendicular stone, c.4ft 6ins high & from 4-10ins wide. It possibly had a supporting base in the form of a rectangular stone with a square socket in the base. A similar pillar occurs at the verge of an ancient serpentine path (1). No trace of standing stones (2).


<1> Marriott W, 1810, The Antiquities of Lyme and its Vicinity, /156 (Book). SCH3026.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ96NE5/1964 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.203 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Book: Marriott W. 1810. The Antiquities of Lyme and its Vicinity. /156.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ96NE5/1964.
  • <3> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.203.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 97 69 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ96NE
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD FOREST AND WILDBOARCLOUGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County WILDBOARCLOUGH, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 19 2021 1:08PM