Monument record 1602/1 - Great Low, site of a supposed hillfort
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Great Low, the site of a supposed hillfort. In 1894 there were signs of fortification in and about the Low and Tallent-Bateman considered the site to be a hillfort (1). A few years prior to 1894 quarrying operations revealed the upper part of an old shaft or well, which may have been a trial hole for coal (2).
<1> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 12/133 Tallent-Bateman 1894 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.
<2> Unknown, Manchester City News (Book). SCH2087.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ97NE7/1964 (Index). SCH2487.
<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.180 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SCH3293 Journal/Periodical: Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 1883 -. Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society. 12/133 Tallent-Bateman 1894.
- <2> SCH2087 Book: Unknown. Manchester City News.
- <3> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ97NE7/1964.
- <4> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.180.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 956 770 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ97NE |
| Civil Parish | RAINOW, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | RAINOW, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 22 2025 4:06PM