Monument record 840/1/4 - Seven Lows Barrow 4

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Summary

This prehistoric barrow cemetery first recorded in the 16th century by John Leland. They are noted again by Ormerod in the 19th century though two of them had been removed by then. Today only five of the original seven are identifiable. The remaining five are Scheduled Monuments. 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

<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> Book: Ormerod, G.. 1882. The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester. 2/2 (N).
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ56NE4 1976.
  • <3> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/83 Longley D 1987.
  • <4> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment). 23644.
  • <5> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.98 &696.
  • <6> 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