Monument record 1446/18/3 - Surface quarrying at Glaze Hill
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Summary
Over an area of 150 square metres, there is evidence of small scale quarrying of surface boulders and detached outcrop slabs of conglomerate. There is little evidence of quarried faces or tool markings but the ground is very hummocky. These workings are undated but are presumably pre 18th century and post-Medieval.
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Full Description
Surface Quarrying on Glaze Hill. Over an area of 150 square metres, there is evidence of small scale quarrying of surface boulders and detatched outcrop slabs of conglomerate. Little evidence of quarried faces or tool markings but the ground is very hummocky. A quarry hollow and spoil tips are visible near to the given grid reference also. These workings are undated but are presumably pre 18th century and post-Medieval (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 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 64 (Unpublished Report).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 SCH4334 Unpublished Report: 1998.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 859 779 (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
Jun 13 2023 3:39PM