Monument record 2719/1/0 - Wolstencroft Farm

<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 2/42 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.

There is a 1330 reference to 'Wulfstens Croft'(OE)

<2> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.

Site is shown as Ouzencroft farm on Bryants map

<3> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, R2033/60 Agden in Bowden 1839 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

The 1839 tithe map shows house with two large ranges of outbuildings and two smaller outbuildings.

<4> National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside, 1993, Greater Manchester Western & Northern Relief Road - M56-M62 Archaeological Assessment Report (Client Report). SCH1269.

Present farmhouse is 18th century brick double pile with door set slightly off centre. Lower double storey, single room width, extension, probably early 19th century, added to original West gable. Adjoining field also has name of medieval origin