Monument record 2854/0/4 - Merestone
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Summary
A large conglomerate boulder incorporated into the boundary bank located immediately east of the footpath above the Alderley Red Moulding Sand Quarry. The size of the boulder suggests it will have been included in the Alderley boundaries perambulation of 1598.
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Full Description
Merestone. A large conglomerate boulder incorporated into the boundary bank located immediately east of the footpath above the Alderley Red Moulding Sand Quarry. the size of the boulder suggests it will have been included in the Alderley boundaries perambulation of 1598 (1).
<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 64 (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4334 Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive. 64.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 860 781 (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 3:38PM