Monument record 1446/21/2 - Finlow Hill Adit and Shaft Collapse

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Summary

Earthworks associated with the Finlow Hill mine workings. The workings follow a fault line and the earthworks represent a shaft collapse or hollow for an adit close to the fence line for the wood. These features possibly date from the early nineteenth century.

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Full Description

<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 210 (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.

Shaft collapse or Adit. A shaft collapse or hollow for an Adit close to the fence line for the wood, associated with the Finlow Hill Mineworking. There is also an area of spoil and ground disturbance between the two.

<2> Timberlake, S. and Prag, A.J.N.W., 2005, The Archaeology of Alderley Edge, Plate 17 (Book). SCH4769.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished Report: 1998. Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive. 210.
  • <2>XY Book: Timberlake, S. and Prag, A.J.N.W.. 2005. The Archaeology of Alderley Edge. Plate 17. [Mapped features: #52579 Plate 17; #52587 Plate 17]

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 860 769 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ87NE
Civil Parish NETHER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County NETHER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 16 2024 4:24PM