Monument record 2448/1/2 - Sutton Hall 2
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Summary
A ring ditch 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.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Ring ditch discovered during aerial reconnaissance in 1994 (1).
<1> Various, Aerial photographs, 3/1068-71,1032- Collens J 1994 (Aerial Photograph). SCH128.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH128 Aerial Photograph: Various. Aerial photographs. 3/1068-71,1032- 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 4:43PM