Monument record 2530/0/3 - Cropmarks near Beech Fm.
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Summary
Linear cropmarks, running North to South in this field, are shown on 1991 aerial photographs. They are possibly ridge and furrow.
Ridge and furrow is the distinctive pattern of earthworks that are created when land has been ploughed to create cultivation beds. The furrow is the ploughed line and the ridge is the bank of soil used to grow crops in. This system has operated in Britain since before the Anglo-Saxon period.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Linear cropmarks, running N-S in this field, on 1991 aerial photograph; possibly ridge and furrow. Nothing visible on ground (1).
<1> University of Manchester Archaeological Unit, 1994, Cultural Heritage Stage 2 Assessment A6(M) to M56 link Western Section, (Y) (Client Report). SCH1025.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH1025 Client Report: University of Manchester Archaeological Unit. 1994. Cultural Heritage Stage 2 Assessment A6(M) to M56 link Western Section. R2054. N/A. N/A. (Y).
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 842 846 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ88SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | POWNALL FEE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | STYAL, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 24 2025 3:05PM