Monument record 2740/1 - Street Lane

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Summary

The name "Street Lane" can be found in the name of a road and a farm in this area. It is possible that this marks the route of a minor Roman road. The saxon "Streat" means a road with a paved or metalled surface. Where the placename street appears in open countyside it is a good indication that a road was once in existence.

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Full Description

<1> Gifford and Partners, 1992, The Archaeological Implications of the Proposed Route of the A533 Davenham Bypass, R2020/14 (Client Report). SCH4309.

Name Street lane can be found in the name of a road and a farm at SJ 9128 8183. Possible that this marks the route of a minor Roman road.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Client Report: Gifford and Partners. 1992. The Archaeological Implications of the Proposed Route of the A533 Davenham Bypass. R2014. S0017. B1017. R2020/14.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 91 81 (1078m by 145m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ98SW
Civil Parish ADLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County ADLINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 14 2024 5:34PM