Monument record 1767/0/3 - Rock shelters, Carden Hall Park
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Summary
Pair of rockshelters in west facing sandstone scarp. Deep and tall enough to be occupied and with substantial and intact talus mounds forming a platform in front of the shelters. Some niches and steps suggest use as C18 park feature but very high prehistoric potential. 3 similar rockshelters to south.
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Full Description
Pair of rockshelters in west facing sandstone scarp. Deep and tall enough to be occupied and with substantial and intact talus mounds forming a platform in front of the shelters. Some niches and steps suggest use as C18 park feature but very high prehistoric potential. 3 similar rockshelters to south (RN: 1767/ 0/ 1 + 1767/ 0/ 2) (1).
<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner R C (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Turner R C.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 464 541 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ45SE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CLUTTON, FARNDON, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | CLUTTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 3 2018 3:25PM