Monument record 2409 - Stone Coffin in Sutton
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Summary
A stone coffin can be found on the hillside in a pasture field at Langley. It is now used as a water trough for sheep. The coffin is made of fine gritstone, and is without a lid. Its size suggests it was for a child. There is no medieval parish church at Langley, so there are no indications of its original location.
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Full Description
Stone coffin, dug into a hillside in a pasture field at Langley. Used as a water trough for sheep. Coffin made of fine gritstone, and is without a lid. Size suggests it was for a child. Probably not in situ. There is no medieval parish church at Langley, so there are no indications of its original location (1).
<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Whiston W D A 1994 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
<2> Dawson C H, 1989, Langley - The History of a Cheshire Village, /12 (Maps and Plans). SCH1879.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 940 717 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97SW |
| Civil Parish | SUTTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | SUTTON DOWNES, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 2:13PM