Source/Archive record SCH9578 - Forest Hill Quarry Extension, Northwich, Cheshire: Archaeological Excavation, Phase 1

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Type Client Report
Title Forest Hill Quarry Extension, Northwich, Cheshire: Archaeological Excavation, Phase 1
Author/Originator
Report Number
Date/Year 2023
APAS Assession Year 2024-2025

Abstract/Summary

Report of an archaeological watching brief and excavation undertaken at Forest Hill Quarry, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2DL, during the phased extension of the quarry, to the north-west. The development area comprises irregular plots of land approximately 8.2ha in extent and comprising arable fields; it is separated into two areas by a railway line between Cuddington to Greenbank stations. Following the removal of topsoil and some subsoil, features identified as of archaeological interest were hand excavated and recorded. These included two datable field boundaries, a pit containing a human cremation radiocarbon dated to the middle Bronze Age, three undated gullies and an undated pit.

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Description

FHN22/143

Location

Cheshire Historic Environment Record Grey Lit Library

Referenced Monuments (4)

  • Excavated gullies and pit, undated, Forest Hill Quarry (Monument)
  • Excavated gully, undated, Forest Hill Quarry (Monument)
  • Excavated pit containing BA cremation, Forest Hill Quarry (Monument)
  • Excavated post medieval field boundaries, Forest Hill Quarry (Monument)

Referenced Events (1)

  • Forest Hill Quarry Extension, Northwich, Cheshire: Archaeological Excavation, Phase 1 (Ref: FHN22/143)

Record last edited

Oct 7 2024 11:14AM