Monument record 1370/1/1 - Three earthen mounds
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Summary
Record of three round earthen mounds. One was excavated in 1967 before their destruction by sand quarrying.
Round barrows are a type of burial mound, particularly used in the Bronze Age. Mounds of earth and stone were placed over a burial or cremation. A single barrow could be re-used for several later burials.
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Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Three round earthen mounds. One excavated 1967 before destruction by sand quarrying (1).
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 5/A.326 (Index). SCH1000.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/84 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 872 713 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87SE |
| Civil Parish | HENBURY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HENBURY CUM PEXALL, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 28 2024 3:41PM