Monument record 2724 - Circular cropmark

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Summary

An undated circular cropmark, visible on aerial photographs, which may in fact be a slight earthwork in pasture.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside, 1993, Greater Manchester Western & Northern Relief Road - M56-M62 Archaeological Assessment Report, R2033/110 (Client Report). SCH1269.

A circular cropmark, visible on aerial photographs,which may in fact be a slight earthwork in pasture. To the North of it is an area of linear, rectangular and oval cropmarks which may relate to the clearance of woodland formerly on the site. Some of this is post-dated by disturbance associated with some form of quarrying.
(NB:NGR is based on Map3 in the report, not NGR given in gazetteer which is outside the study area.)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Client Report: National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside. 1993. Greater Manchester Western & Northern Relief Road - M56-M62 Archaeological Assessment Report. R2033. S0023. B1025. R2033/110.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 676 934 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ69SE
Civil Parish CROFT, WARRINGTON
Historic Township/Parish/County CULCHETH, WINWICK, LANCASHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 21 2022 3:04PM