Monument record 2448/1/1 - Sutton Hall 1

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Summary

A ring ditch with two opposed entrances was discovered during aerial reconnaissance in 1994. It may represent the site of a 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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Full Description

Ring ditch with two opposed entrances, discovered during aerial reconnaissance in 1994 (1).


<1> Various, Aerial photographs, 3/1068-71,1132- Collens J 1994 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. 3/1068-71,1132- Collens J 1994.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 548 789 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ57NW
Civil Parish SUTTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County SUTTON JUXTA FRODSHAM, RUNCORN, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 12 2024 4:41PM