Monument record 1442/0/8 - Earth Circle / Barrow near Edge House Farm
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Summary
This Earth Circle is a sub-circular earthen mound higher in the centre than typical earth circles on the Edge with a satellite ring-bank feature attatched. It was referred to by Roeder and Graves (1905) as 16 yards in diameter and possibly a prehistoric feature. Near to this site, an early Bronze Age shaft hole axe is reputed to have been found by children digging there.
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Full Description
Earth Circle near to Edge House. It is a sub-circular earthen mound higher in the centre than typical earth circles on the Edge with a satellite ring-bank feature attatched. It was referred to by Roeder and Graves (1905) as 16 yards in diameter and possibly a prehistoric feature. Suveyed by A.E.L.P but no excavation was actioned. Near to this site, an early Bronze Age shaft hole axe is reputed to have been found by children digging there (1).
<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4334 Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 862 775 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87NE |
| Civil Parish | OVER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | OVER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 13 2023 3:37PM