Monument record 2832 - Boundary, ponds and hearth, Newbold Astbury Parish

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Summary

Features revealed during topsoil stripping of 4ha at Bent Farm Quarry, near to Roman Camp (1161/1). Linear feature probably representing a removed field boundary, 3 large sub-circular features, probably filled in ponds, three oval features one of which was filled with a large amount of charcoal and probably represented a hearth, were found. All features probably represent activities associated with relatively recent agricultural regimes.

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Full Description

<1> Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit, 1993, Bent Farm Quarry, Congleton: An Archaeological Watching Brief 1993, R2047 (Client Report). SCH4142.

Features revealed during topsoil stripping of 4ha at Bent Farm Quarry, near to Roman Camp (1161/1). Linear feature probably representing a removed field boundary, 3 large sub-circular features, probably filled in ponds, three oval features one of which was filled with a large amount of charcoal and probably represented a hearth, were found. All features probably represent activities associated with relatively recent agricultural regimes.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Client Report: Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit. 1993. Bent Farm Quarry, Congleton: An Archaeological Watching Brief 1993. R2047. S0061. N/A. R2047.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 829 620 (point) Central Point
Map sheet SJ86SW
Civil Parish NEWBOLD ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County NEWBOLD ASTBURY, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 11 2025 12:09PM