Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMurgatroyd's Brine Works

Murgatroyd's Brine Works

England
List entry 1020122
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

I do not have reliable scholarly information about Murgatroyd's Brine Works specific enough to write with confidence about its historical period, physical character, or significance. Rather than risk presenting inaccurate details, I should note that whilst Cheshire has a substantial heritage of salt extraction and brine working from the medieval period onwards, I cannot verify the particular details of this site, its date, or its archaeological character without risking factual error. If you require accurate information about this monument, I would recommend consulting the National Heritage List for England entry directly, local Cheshire archaeological records, or contacting the relevant heritage authority.

Murgatroyd's Brine Works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020122. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Murgatroyd's Brine Works?

I do not have reliable scholarly information about Murgatroyd's Brine Works specific enough to write with confidence about its historical period, physical character, or significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020122.

Who is responsible for protecting Murgatroyd's Brine Works?

Murgatroyd's Brine Works is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Murgatroyd's Brine Works?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinderton Hall moated site, two annexes, five fishponds, garden and prospect mound (1.1 km), King Street Roman fort, Harbutt's Field (1.1 km), Bostock Hall moated site. (3.4 km).

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