Monument record 2931/0/2 - House Platform, Hough Settlement
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Summary
A house platform in bent field, the Hough Settlement. Against the top south west corner of the field boundary is a possible house platform and course scatter of building stone. According to local tradition, there had been a cottage on the site in the 17th century of which all the inhabitants died of the plague. The lintel stone is believed to be under the gate at the top of the field.
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Full Description
House platform, bent field, the Hough Settlement. Against the top south west corner of the field boundary is a possible house platform and course scatter of building stone. According to local tradition, there had been a cottage on the site in the 17th century of which all the inhabitants died of the plague. The lintel stone is believed to be under the gate at the top of the field (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 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive (Unpublished Report).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 SCH4334 Unpublished Report: 1998.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 857 779 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87NE |
| Civil Parish | ALDERLEY EDGE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BOLLIN FEE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 9 2002 9:14AM