Monument record 1342 - A possible barrow site to the North-west of Capesthorne Hall
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Summary
The site of a possible bronze age round barrow the northwest of Capesthorne Hall. 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
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 5/A.196 (Index). SCH1000.
A possible barrow site to the north-west of Capesthorne Hall.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ 87 SW 17 (Index). SCH2487.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 83 73 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87SW |
| Civil Parish | SIDDINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CAPESTHORNE, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 18 2023 1:56PM