Monument record 2756 - Possible brick kiln, Crowder's Lane
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Summary
There are three fields recorded in the 19th century as Brickiln Meadow, Bottom Brickiln Field and Top Brickiln Field. These names suggests the presence of a brick kiln though there are no visible remains.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit, 1993, King Street Northwich - An Archaeological Assessment, R2043/9 (Client Report). SCH1870.
The field adjacent to the junction of Penny's Lane and Crowder's Lane was formerly divided into 3 fields called Brickiln Meadow, Bottom Brickiln Field and Top Brickiln Field on the 1846 Tithe Apportionment. This field name suggests 'land on which bricks are made'. There is no visible evidence for a kiln site.
<2> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, Davenham EDT 345/2 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SCH1870 Client Report: Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit. 1993. King Street Northwich - An Archaeological Assessment. R2043. S0038. B1046. R2043/9. [Mapped feature: #42534 ]
- <2>XY SCH3266 Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. Davenham EDT 345/2. [Mapped feature: #63366 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 70 71 (360m by 231m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ77SW |
| Civil Parish | LACH DENNIS, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LACH DENNIS, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | RUDHEATH, DAVENHAM, CHESHIRE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | RUDHEATH, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 4 2025 4:59PM