Monument record 877 - Tumulus near Tarporley
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Summary
There are records of a "Tumulus" (probably a round barrow) in this area. A field survey in 1972 could find no definite trace.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Tumulus described by Ormerod at 325ft OD in an undulating area near Tarporley (1). No definite trace of site found in field survey August 1972 by T.Clare (2).
<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester (Book). SCH1389.
<2> Cheshire County Council, 1974, County Treasures Record, 4/A.303 (Index). SCH1000.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 55 63 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56SE |
| Civil Parish | TARPORLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | TARPORLEY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 18 2019 2:32PM