Monument record 2883 - 'Wich Fields'
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Summary
Three fields along the western side of Wards Lane, Higer Wich Field, Middle Wich Field and Lower Wich Field. This may indicate small scale brine extraction.
Wich is the Saxon name for a place of salt production or industrial activity, hence the many salt producing towns that end in "wich". E.g. Nortwich, Nantwich and Middlewich
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Three fields along the western side of Wards Lane, Higer Wich Field, Middle Wich Field and Lower Wich Field. This may indicate small scale brine extraction. (2)
<1> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT/61 1838 Bradwall (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.
<2> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Twigg G 04/10/00 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 759 645 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76SE |
| Civil Parish | BRADWALL, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BRADWALL, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 14 2024 5:37PM