Monument record 1882/1 - Medieval Road in Tarporley
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<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, vol.9 p.25-30 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
Course of medieval road. Branches fron road 1881/1/1 at SJ 53906188 & runs NE to a possible chapel site at the Hemitage (CHER 869/1/0). A continuation northwards may be determined at several points at modern ditch crossings leading north to meet the present main Chester road at SJ 54236332.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ56SW 13 1987 (Index). SCH2487.
No evidence for the road was found during a brief field visit.
<3> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol.III p.296 (Book). SCH3228.
The rood cross (CHER 869/1/1) probably gave the name to Road Street. The road passing the hermitage and Iddinshall was at the boundary of Iddinshall and Tarporley.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. vol.9 p.25-30.
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ56SW 13 1987.
- <3> SCH3228 Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. vol.III p.296.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 54 62 (658m by 1480m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56SW |
| Civil Parish | TARPORLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | TARPORLEY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 12 2024 12:29PM