Monument record 2165 - Cropmarks in Rostherne Parish
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Summary
Cropmarks indicative of ring ditches and other possible ditches observed on aerial photographs.
Ring ditches could be the remains of round barrows or houses. Round barrows are a type of burial mound, particularly used in the Bronze Age. Mounds of earth and stone were placed over a burial or cremation. A single barrow could be re-used for several later burials.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Nevell M, 1989, An Aerial Survey of Southern Trafford and Northern Cheshire, p29 (Article in Journal). SCH4326.
A cluster of three or four ring ditches visible as cropmarks. Also a number of possible linear features. Poorly defined.
<2> Higham N J, 1984-9, Professor Nick Higham's Aerial Photographs, 1984/2/1 & 1984/2/1A, 23/07/1984 (Aerial Photograph). SCH7659.
A complex of linear and other cropmarks are visible on these aerial photographs.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH4326 Article in Journal: Nevell M. 1989. An Aerial Survey of Southern Trafford and Northern Cheshire. The Greater Manchester Archaeological Journal. 3. p29.
- <2> SCH7659 Aerial Photograph: Higham N J. 1984-9. Professor Nick Higham's Aerial Photographs. N/A. N/A. 1984/2/1 & 1984/2/1A, 23/07/1984.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 742 832 (297m by 292m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ78SW |
| Civil Parish | ROSTHERNE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ROSTHERNE, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 25 2018 11:50AM