Monument record 1340/1/2 - Withington Hall Barrow Cemetery

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Summary

This Bronze Age round barrow is a Scheduled Monument. It is still visible, but annually ploughed. No archaeological work is known or stray finds made. 18th century records refers to 'a line of imperfect barrows' between Astle Hall and Withington. There are three round barrows that are Scheduled Monuments in Withington Hall Barrow Cemetery. A further possible barrow had recently been identified. 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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Bronze Age round barrow. 0.6m high and 35m diam. Sited in pasture (1). Still visible, but annually ploughed. No archaeological work is known or stray finds made (2).


<1> Longley D, 1979, Prehistoric Sites in Cheshire, /33 (Report). SCH2719.

<2> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Wilson D 1986 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/85 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<4> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.205 1977 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

<5> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), 22586 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.

<5> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 22586 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Report: Longley D. 1979. Prehistoric Sites in Cheshire. N/A. /33.
  • <2> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Wilson D 1986.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/85 1987.
  • <4> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.205 1977.
  • <5> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment). 22586.
  • <5> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description). 22586.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 806 723 (32m by 31m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ87SW
Civil Parish LOWER WITHINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County OLD WITHINGTON, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Jun 17 2021 10:42AM