Monument record 1856 - Hockenhull Platts Earthworks

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Summary

Hockenhull Platts. A low ditched rectangular mound and an adjacent ring ditch observed with a low sun, in a small area otherwise covered with irregular drainage channels to the south of the central bridge of the Packhorse Bridges.

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Full Description

Hockenhull Platts. A low ditched rectangular mound and an adjacent ring ditch observed with a low sun, in a small area otherwise covered with irregular drainage channels immediately south of the central bridge of the Three Bridges (CHER: 1893/0/2) (1).

Site may have been destroyed by pond creation (3).


<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 10/16 Williams S R 1984 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

<2> Williams SR, 1970s-1980s, Rhys Williams' Aerial Photographs, 3.0113 (1856) Williams S R (Aerial Photograph). SCH4607.

<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R 07/06/2010 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 10/16 Williams S R 1984.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Williams SR. 1970s-1980s. Rhys Williams' Aerial Photographs. 3.0113 (1856) Williams S R.
  • <3> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Edwards R 07/06/2010.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 48 65 (point) Approximate Position
Map sheet SJ46NE
Civil Parish HOCKENHULL, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County COTTON EDMUNDS, CHRISTLETON, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 25 2019 3:14PM