Monument record 1364/1/2 - Sandpit/possible round barrow

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Summary

Large, possibly natural mound with irregular disturbance recorded as being a possible round barrow. The large irregular depression is thought to be old sandpit. There is no evidence for the survival of a barrow. 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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Full Description

Large, possibly natural mound with irregular disturbance. Site is a large depression, now under grass (1). OS suggest this may be natural (2). Possibly associated with a collared urn found in 19th century (RN:1356) (1). Large irregular depression thought to be old sandpit. No evidence for survival of a barrow (3).


<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/82 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ87SE1/1964 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Cheshire Historic Environment Record, 1990-1992, MPP Scoring Form, 1992 Robinson K D (Unpublished Document). SCH2222.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/82 1987.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ87SE1/1964.
  • <3> Unpublished Document: Cheshire Historic Environment Record. 1990-1992. MPP Scoring Form. 1992 Robinson K D.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 856 744 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ87SE
Civil Parish OVER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County OVER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 8 2012 11:58AM