Monument record 2155 - Ridge and Furrow in Sutton Parish
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Summary
A group of earthwork features cut into two by the modern road. In the field to the east are three prominent ridges running parallel to the road and right up the hill. To the west are a line of quarry pits associated with the field wall, but at their centre is a ditch and two corners giving the impression of a rectangular enclosure largely covered by the road.
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Full Description
A group of earthwork features bisected by the modern road. In the field to the east are three prominent ridges running parallel to the road and right up the hill, c.4m wide and 0.5m high. To the west are a line of quarry pits associated with the field wall, but at their centre is a ditch and two corners giving the impression of a rectangular enclosure largely covered by the road (1).
<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner R C 1988 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Turner R C 1988.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 954 677 (55m by 276m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ96NE |
| Civil Parish | SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WINCLE, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 22 2018 3:51PM