Monument record 840/1/4 - Seven Lows Barrow 4
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<1> Ormerod, G., 1882, The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester, 2/2 (N) (Book). SCH1389.
Bronze Age Round Barrow. 105 ft in diameter according to Ormerod.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ56NE4 1976 (Index). SCH2487.
In 1961 OS recorded a grass covered barrow 1.3m high.
<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/83 Longley D 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
<4> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 23644 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.
Circular earthen mound 25m in diameter and max. 1.3m high
<5> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.98 &696 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
<6> Gifford and Partners, 1992, An Archaeological Evaluation at Fishpool Lane, Delamere, Cheshire., R2022 (Client Report). SCH4189.
Archaeological trial trenching immediately adjacent on the NE side found numerous archaeological features, possibly representing the remains of a timber, Post-medieval building. An earlier, possibly prehistoric ditch, aligned N to S, a post hole and six stake holes were also recorded.
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SCH1389 Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. 2/2 (N).
- <2> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ56NE4 1976.
- <3> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/83 Longley D 1987.
- <4> SCH2950 Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment). 23644.
- <5> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.98 &696.
- <6> SCH4189 Client Report: Gifford and Partners. 1992. An Archaeological Evaluation at Fishpool Lane, Delamere, Cheshire.. R2022. S0002. B1002. R2022.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 566 670 (24m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56NE |
| Civil Parish | DELAMERE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | DELAMERE, DELAMERE, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2024 3:51PM