Monument record 876 - Round mound near Eaton by Tarporley
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Summary
Site of a possible bronze age round 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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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Round mound. Found in area near Eaton by Tarporley on field survey 1978 (1).
<1> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 4/A.300 (Index). SCH1000.
<2> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.672 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 570 629 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56SE |
| Civil Parish | RUSHTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | EATON, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 16 2023 3:54PM