Monument record 1570/1 - Unnamed site in Rushton Parish
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Summary
A mound here with two oak trees on has been identified as a possible 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 (1)
Full Description
Mound on west of Oulton Mill Lane, with two oak trees on top. Oulton Mill Pool to east. Possible barrow (1).
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Hayes W (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Hayes W.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 57 65 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56NE |
| Civil Parish | RUSHTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | RUSHTON, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 7 2008 11:06AM