Monument record 2156 - Toot Hill

The Tithe Award Map and Schedule have the placename Toot Hill for a field centred at given NGR (1). Dodgson gives meaning as "look-out" hill and the field contains a prominent hilltop (2). RAF vertical A/Ps do not show any certain archaeological earthworks (3). Name reoccurs in Macclesfield Forest where a major earthwork is to be found, see RN: 1570. The names may refer to lodges established in 1361 by the Black Prince to safeguard his game (4).

<1> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT/428 1849 Wildboarclough (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

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

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

<3> Various, Aerial photographs, /3146 RAF 1945 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.

<4> Public Record Office, 1930-33, The Register of Edward the Black Prince, 3/ (Book). SCH3058.