Monument record 905/1 - Cropmarks of a bank and ditch near Crossley Hospital.
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Summary
Cropmarks of a bank and ditch near Crossley Hospital have been identified. It has been suggested as the NE angle of a Roman fort. Howevere there are no marks on the ground. Cropmarks are visible changes in the growth of vegetation that may indicate a buried feature. These distinctions can usually only be identified from Aerial Photographs.
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Full Description
Cropmarks of a bank & ditch near Crossley Hospital. Suggested as the NE angle of a Roman fort. No features on ground. Marks possible caused by a grading machine (1). Cropmark at Crossley Hospital, possibly Roman, on Aerial Photograph (2).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card (Index). SCH2487.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/233 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 524 734 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57SW |
| Civil Parish | MANLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | KINGSWOOD, DELAMERE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 1 2012 4:23PM