Monument record 2396 - Cropmark East of Swineyard Hall

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Summary

A possible enclosure visible as a cropmark to the east of Swineyard Hall. Subsequent investigation suggests that this is part of a wider complex of cropmarks depicting the locations of former field boundaries.

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Type and Period (3)

Full Description

<1> Higham N J, 1984-9, Professor Nick Higham's Aerial Photographs, 1989/2/5-6, 03/07/1989 (Aerial Photograph). SCH7659.

A sub-rectangular ditched enclosure visible as a cropmark in cereal, at the edge of Sink Moss.

<2> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R, 09/02/2018 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

The cropmark observed on (1) depicting the enclosure is visible on aerial photographs dating from the 1970s (see 3). These appear to correspond with field boundaries depicted on the tithe map for the township (see 4).

<3> Huntings Surveys Ltd, 1971-1973, 1971-1973 County Survey, Run 30 no.2208, 16/05/1973 (Aerial Photograph). SCH4881.

<4> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 203/2, 1848 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Higham N J. 1984-9. Professor Nick Higham's Aerial Photographs. N/A. N/A. 1989/2/5-6, 03/07/1989.
  • <2> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Edwards R, 09/02/2018.
  • <3>XY Aerial Photograph: Huntings Surveys Ltd. 1971-1973. 1971-1973 County Survey. N/A. Old Cheshire. Run 30 no.2208, 16/05/1973. [Mapped features: #50343 Run 30 no.2208, 16/05/1973; #50344 Run 30 no.2208, 16/05/1973]
  • <4> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 203/2, 1848.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 681 838 (160m by 261m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ68SE
Civil Parish HIGH LEGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County HIGH LEGH, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 14 2024 4:26PM