Monument record 2169/1 - Cropmark of Ring Ditch or Marl Pit
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Summary
A circular cropmark discovered during aerial survey in 1986. At the time of discovery, this was interpreted as a possible prehistoric ring ditch. However, this cropmark appears to coincide with a marl pit depicted on historic maps.
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Higham N J, 1984-9, Professor Nick Higham's Aerial Photographs, 3490/20 & 22, 09/08/1986 (Aerial Photograph). SCH7659.
A cropmark of a possible ring ditch is visible on this aerial photograph.
<2> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Monk J, 15/06/2018 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
The location of the ring ditch coincides with a marl pit depicted on an Ordnance Survey map of SJ6586 (see 3).
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1871-1882, Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire, SJ6586, 1874 (Maps and Plans). SCH2462.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH7659 Aerial Photograph: Higham N J. 1984-9. Professor Nick Higham's Aerial Photographs. N/A. N/A. 3490/20 & 22, 09/08/1986.
- <2> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Monk J, 15/06/2018.
- <3>XY SCH2462 Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1871-1882. Ordnance Survey County Series (Epoch 1) 25 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 25 inches to 1 mile. SJ6586, 1874. [Mapped features: #42764 SJ6586, 1874; #55959 SJ6586, 1874]
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 650 867 (15m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NE |
| Civil Parish | GRAPPENHALL AND THELWALL, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | THELWALL, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 18 2023 4:04PM