Monument record 1554/1/3 - Slag heap/possible round barrow on the NE slope of Eddisbury Hill
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Summary
An earth mound on the northeast slope of Eddisbury Hill may be a round barrow or it may be associated with coal mining on Macclesfield Common. Due to the proximity of numerous other similar sites in the area it is likely that the site is a spoil heap.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Possible round barrow. From 14-18m diam & linked to a field wall on the NE slope of Eddisbury Hill. It is unclear whether the wall was built before of after the mound was formed, but the mound may be associated with coal mining on Macclesfield Common (1). Due to the proximity of numerous other similar sutes in the area it is likely that the site is a spoil heap (2).
<1> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.634 1978 (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 Cheshire Historic Environment Record, 1990-1992, MPP Scoring Form, 1993 Robinson K D (Unpublished Document).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 939 733 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97SW |
| Civil Parish | RAINOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | RAINOW, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 29 2024 1:59PM