Monument record 1554/1/1 - Spoil heap/possible round barrow on the SW side of Eddisbury Hill
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Summary
There is a possible barrow on the south west slope of Eddisbury Hill. There is a copse of trees on a disturbed patch of ground. The location of this site on steep hillside is not typical of a barrow location, and may just be one of numerous examples of spoil from local coal mining.
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Full Description
A possible barrow. A copse of trees on a disturbed patch of ground, on the SW of Eddisbury Hill. Possibly natural erosion, or the result of local coal mining, or possibly the site of a mound reported by Graham Webster at Blake Low (1). Location of site on steep hillside is not typical of a barrow location, and may just be one of numerous examples of spoil from local coal mining (2).
<1> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.628 + 35 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
<2> Cheshire Historic Environment Record, 1990-1992, MPP Scoring Form, 1993 Robinson K D (Unpublished Document). SCH2222.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 937 732 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97SW |
| Civil Parish | MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MACCLESFIELD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 2:16PM