Wilmslow to Alderley Edge Pipeline, Cheshire East: Archaeological Watching Brief – Supplementary Report

Following proposals by United Utilities for the construction of a new water main from Wilmslow High Lifting Pumping Station to Alderley Edge Service Reservoir, Cheshire (SJ 84974 81534 to SJ 85792 77757), the Cheshire County Council Historic Environment Officer recommended a programme of archaeological desk-based research, walkover and topographic surveys. Oxford Archaeology North (OA North) was subsequently commissioned by United Utilities to undertake this work. As a result of recommendations presented in the subsequent report (OA North 2009), a permanent presence watching brief was undertaken during all topsoil stripping activities associated with the construction of the pipeline.