Monument record 1446/4/3 - Outcrop and Boulder Quarry at Stormy Point.
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Summary
This is and area of extensive small quarrying of the outcropping baritic sandstone beds on an exposed rock pavement which seem to be quite early. Some detatched quarried stone blocks are visible down the slope with crude pickmarks in abundance. Some herringbone pick work is visible on a few detatched surfaces. It is possibly Medieval or Early Post Medieval in date but that is unproven.
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Full Description
Outcrop and Boulder Quarry at Stormy Point. Extensive small quarrying of outcropping baritic sandstone beds on exposed rock pavement which seem to be quite early. Some detatched quarried stone blocks visible down slope with crude pickmarks in abundance. Some herringbone pick work visible on a few detatched surfaces. Possibly Medieval or Early Post Medieval in date but unproven (1).
<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 49 (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4334 Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive. 49.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 860 778 (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