Source/Archive record SCH4192 - Crown Farm, Oakmere, Sand Extraction Site. Archaeological Evaluation.

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Type	Client Report
Title	Crown Farm, Oakmere, Sand Extraction Site. Archaeological Evaluation.
Author/Originator	Lancaster University Archaeological Unit
Report Number	R2013
Date/Year	1991

Abstract/Summary

Archaeological evaluation of Crown Farm sand extension site, Oakmere, in 1991. The evaluation comprised documentary research, field walking, selective topographical survey, geophysical survey and trial excavation. Particular attention was given to locating the Roman road between Chester and Manchester which appears to cross the site. An assessment of Gig Hole and Plague Pit shown on the OS 1:10000 map was also given priority.

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Cheshire Historic Environment Record Grey Lit' Library

Referenced Monuments (2)

844/1/0 Roman Road - Chester to Manchester (Route 7a) (Monument)
844/1/4 Roman Road, Oakmere (Chester - Manchester Margary Route 7a) (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

ECH3973 Crown Farm, Oakmere, Sand Extention Site. Archaeological Evaluation.

Record last edited

Mar 15 2016 2:24PM