Monument record 2163 - Ryecroft Farm
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Summary
Cropmarks of several angular linear ditches and pits identified from aerial photographs. Could be be ploughed out field boundaries and marl pits.
Marl is a mixture of clay and carbonate of lime which can be used for fertilizer.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Cropmarks of several angular linear ditches; possibly ploughed out field boundaries. Also several ploughed out pits, possibly marl pits. One ditch network cosists of several parallel ditches branching off curving ditch - possibly part of a drainage network (1).
<1> Various, Aerial photographs, 1984/1/11-15 Higham N J 1984 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH128 Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. 1984/1/11-15 Higham N J 1984.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 760 847 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ78SE |
| Civil Parish | ASHLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ASHLEY, BOWDEN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 9 2023 5:39PM