Monument record 1446/23/4 - Small outcrop Quarry
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Summary
There is a small outcrop quarry between Engine Vein and Old Alderley Quarry which is shown by hummocky ground and hollows, most if not all associated with quarrying rather than mining. There are a few deep hollows, though most of original quarry faces are buried.
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Full Description
Small outcrop quarrying between Engine Vein and Old Alderley Quarry. Hummocky ground and hollows, most if not all associated with quarrying rather mining. A few deep hollows, though most of original quarry faces is buried. Probably post dates the main workings of the quarry (1).
<1> 1998, Alderley Edge Landscape Project Archive, 120 (Unpublished Report). SCH4334.
<2> Timberlake, S. and Prag, A.J.N.W., 2005, The Archaeology of Alderley Edge (Book). SCH4769.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 860 775 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| 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
Jun 13 2023 3:41PM