Monument record 830/3/9 - Mound, Vale Royal Abbey Grounds
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Summary
An elongated, prominent, pear shaped mound, about 20m x 12m x 0.45m in height was found. It has an undulating profile and is most prominent on the southern side. Its outer edge appears to have been exaggerated by plough action.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Lancaster University Archaeological Unit, 1995, Vale Royal Golf Course, Cheshire: Phase 1 Archaeological Evaluation Interim Report, R2124 (Client Report). SCH4087.
An earthwork survey carried out ahead of a planning application for a golf course located an elongated, prominent, pear shaped mound (Site 51), about 20m x 12m x 0.45m in height. It has an undulating profile and is most prominent on the southern side. Its outer edge appears to have been exaggerated by plough action.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4087 Client Report: Lancaster University Archaeological Unit. 1995. Vale Royal Golf Course, Cheshire: Phase 1 Archaeological Evaluation Interim Report. R2124. S0121. N/A. R2124.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
External Links (0)
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 639 700 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67SW |
| Civil Parish | WHITEGATE AND MARTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OVER, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 4:15PM