Monument record 1521 - Site of 2 standing stones in Wildboarclough
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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.
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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